Singer Vince hill has died at the age of 89

Singer Vince Hill, best known for his cover of the song Edelweiss, which was originally from The Sound of Music, has died at the age of 89.

His death was announced in a post on his Twitter account which read: “Sadly we have to share news none of us want to hear. We’re very sorry to have to tell you Vince has left us.

“He passed peacefully at home. Vince created a musical legacy…his tunes will remain forever in our hearts. Here’s to you V…you bloody legend”.

Vince first rose to fame with his debut single The Rivers Run Dry before he was signed to EMI’s Columbia label in 1965 and went on to produce a number of hits

His first Top 20 chart success with the new label was Take Me To Your Heart Again in 1966.

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