Ricky Valance: Last News

Ricky Valance, a singer best known for his controversial song “Tell Laura I Love Her,” has died at the age of 84.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerRicky Valance, whose controversial song Tell Laura I Love Her was briefly banned by the BBC, has died after a long battle with dementia. His agent confirmed the death and said he was hospitalized since March.Born David Spencer, Valance became the first Welshman to have a solo UK Number One hit with Tell Laura I Love Her in 1960.

Ricky Valance had passed away aged 84.The singer, who was the first-ever Welsh male to land a number one in the UK charts, had been diagnosed with dementia and had been in hospital, since before lockdown.Fans have been paying their respects to the singer online, but what were some of the singer’s biggest hits?Valance, born David Spencer, was born in Ynysddu, now in Caerphilly county, and joined the RAF aged 17 before starting his career in the music biz.After doing a tour of service with the RAF in North Africa, Valance returned home and begun singing in clubs across the North of England.This is where he found popularity with his version of ‘Tell Laura I Love Her,’ a teenage tragedy rock song originally released by Ray Peterson in the

Welsh singer Ricky Valance has died aged 84 following a battle against dementia.