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Chris Rea

Photo: Andrzej Barabasz (Chepry), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Singer · Musician

Chris Rea

English male singer-songwriter and guitarist (1951 to 2025)

Chris Rea was born on March 4, 1951 and died on December 22, 2025, aged 74.

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Born
March 4, 1951, Middlesbrough
Died
December 22, 2025
Zodiac sign
Pisces
Country
United Kingdom
Known as
Singer, Musician

Official links: Official website (chrisrea.com) · Instagram · X · YouTube · Wikipedia

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Chris’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Chris Rea was born on a Sunday.
  • Chris Rea would have turned 75 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: September 4. Birthstone: Aquamarine and bloodstone.
  • Chris Rea belongs to Baby Boomers.

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Phil CollinsMusician · January 30, 1951Kurt RussellActor · March 17, 1951Kenny DalglishSoccer player · March 4, 1951Kevin KeeganSoccer player · February 14, 1951Jane SeymourActor · February 15, 1951Olivia HusseyActor · April 17, 1951

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Frequently asked questions

When was Chris Rea born?

Chris Rea was born on March 4, 1951 and died on December 22, 2025, aged 74.

What is Chris Rea’s zodiac sign?

Pisces, born March 4.

Does Chris Rea have an official website?

Yes: chrisrea.com.