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The incredible gift Chris Rea gave his beloved wife of 57 years Joan when the Driving Home for Christmas singer discovered he had cancer


The hitmaker passed away on Monday at the age of 74 after a short illness, with his wife and their daughters Josie and Julia paying tribute to the 'beloved' star.

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