Denny Laine of The Moody Blues and Wings has died, aged 79

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The Moody Blues and Wings, has died aged 79.His wife Elizabeth Hines posted the announcement on social media, stating that Laine had passed away due to Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD). “My darling husband passed away peacefully early this morning,” she began.“He and I both believed he would overcome his health setbacks and return to the rehabilitation center and eventually home,” she continued. “Unfortunately, his lung disease, Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), is unpredictable and aggressive; each infection weakened and damaged his lungs.

He fought everyday. He was so strong and brave, never complained. All he wanted was to be home with me and his pet kitty, Charley, playing his gypsy guitar.”Hines said Laine was “so very thankful” for the love and support he had received during his “health crisis”. “It was my absolute honor and privilege to not only be his wife, but to care for him during his illness and vulnerability,” she wrote.A post shared by Denny Laine (@dennylaineofficialpage)She then went on to thank Laine’s medical team at Naples Hospital, finishing her post with: “My world will never be the same.

Denny was an amazingly wonderful person, so loving and sweet to me. He made my days colorful, fun and full of life-just like him.“Thank you sweetie for loving me, for all the laughter, friendship, fun and for asking me to be your wife.

I will love you forever” Hines then requested privacy for Laine’s family and friends.Born on October 29, 1944 in Birmingham, Laine played in his first band The Diplomats (which featured ELO drummer Bev Bevans).