Singer Colin Vearncombe (aka Black) Dies At Age 53
Black aka Colin Vearncombe. Via Facebook page.
The singer, born Colin Vearncombe aka Black, died Tuesday with family at his bedside, according to a post on his Facebook page. Black was also known for the song “Sweetest Smile” in the 1980s.
Via Black aka Colin Vearncombe Facebook page:
We’re deeply saddened to announce the death of Colin Vearncombe (aka Black) earlier today, Tuesday 26th January 2016. Colin never regained consciousness following a road traffic accident sixteen days ago. He died peacefully surrounded by his family who were singing him on his way.
His wife Camilla and his three sons paid tribute to the staff at the Intensive Treatment Unit of Cork University Hospital saying; “Colin received the best possible care from the expert and highly professional staff there and we are deeply grateful for everything they did”.
The funeral will be a private one, but we will be holding a memorial service for him in Liverpool in the near future as we know there are many, many people who will want to celebrate Colin’s life and work. The date and time will be announced in due course, along with details of a charity to which any donations in memory of Colin can be made.
No need to laugh or cry.
It’s a wonderful, wonderful life.