UB40 star Astro has died, aged 64. The musician – real name Terence Wilson – was a part of the Birmingham-based band for more than 30 years.
Breakaway band UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and Astro announced the news on Twitter, writing: “We are absolutely devastated and completely heartbroken. ”The statement added: “The world will never be the same without him. ”Astro, who was set to perform as part of the breakaway group on a 2022 tour, died after a short illness.
As part of UB40, Astro sold more than 70 million records. They had three UK number one hits, including “Red Red Wine” and Elvis Presley cover “Can’t Help Falling in Love”.
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