Perdita
05-02-2013, 05:46
Reg Presley has died at the age of 71.
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The Troggs frontman, who sang hits in the '60s such as 'Wild Thing' and 'Love Is All Around', was diagnosed with lung cancer after being taken ill in December 2011.
His daughter Karen has now confirmed to BBC News that he passed away at his home in Hampshire today (February 4).
Music publicist Keith Altham wrote on Facebook: "My dear old pal Reg Presley of The Troggs died today... surrounded by family and friends at his home in Andover following a succession of recent strokes and a losing battle with cancer.
"He was one very real person in a sometimes very unreal world. Our thoughts are with his wife Brenda and the family and those legion of fans who loved his music and his band. I will miss him hugely."
Presley revealed that he was undergoing chemotherapy in a statement last year, adding: "I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for the cards and calls and for your love, loyalty and support over the years."
Announcing his retirement from the band, he concluded: "I shall miss you all."
The Troggs released 12 albums from 1966 to 1992. Their most famous hits 'Love Is All Around', 'With a Girl Like You' and 'Wild Thing' all sold more than 1 million copies.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ditOKPTd6Dc
http://1.1.1.4/bmi/i1.cdnds.net/12/04/M/music_reg_presley.jpg
The Troggs frontman, who sang hits in the '60s such as 'Wild Thing' and 'Love Is All Around', was diagnosed with lung cancer after being taken ill in December 2011.
His daughter Karen has now confirmed to BBC News that he passed away at his home in Hampshire today (February 4).
Music publicist Keith Altham wrote on Facebook: "My dear old pal Reg Presley of The Troggs died today... surrounded by family and friends at his home in Andover following a succession of recent strokes and a losing battle with cancer.
"He was one very real person in a sometimes very unreal world. Our thoughts are with his wife Brenda and the family and those legion of fans who loved his music and his band. I will miss him hugely."
Presley revealed that he was undergoing chemotherapy in a statement last year, adding: "I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for the cards and calls and for your love, loyalty and support over the years."
Announcing his retirement from the band, he concluded: "I shall miss you all."
The Troggs released 12 albums from 1966 to 1992. Their most famous hits 'Love Is All Around', 'With a Girl Like You' and 'Wild Thing' all sold more than 1 million copies.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ditOKPTd6Dc