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James Prime dead – Deacon Blue star dies aged 64 following battling cancer
Deacon Blue star James Prime has died at the age of 64 following a battle with cancer, the band have confirmed. In recent weeks, James had become unwell and was taken to hospital
They shared: "We spoke to Jim yesterday about Deacon Blue's plans for the rest of the year, and he encouraged us to continue with love in our hearts and with his full blessing that the shows go ahead, even if it means replacing the irreplaceable James Miller Prime for the time being. Fans have paid tribute to James on social media since the sad news was announced"Together with Jim's family, we want to thank all the nurses, doctors and ICU staff for their ongoing care, professionalism and compassion." Well-known figures like Graeme Kelling, Ewen Vernal, Mick Slaven, Scott Fraser, Taj Wyzgowski, Ged Grimes, and Chris Henderson have all contributed to their evolving sound.
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