UB40 chart topper Astro has passed away suddenly, according to a statement released by the band. The star, who was 64, is believed to have suffered from a short illness.
He passed away on Saturday (November 6). Real name Terrence Wilson, Astro was a founding member of the Birmingham-based reggae band. READ MORE:Jessie Ware’s love affair with a Salford gran's cooking - as Table Manners tours He is the second member of UB40 to pass away this year, following the death of saxophonist Brian Travers in August.
Singer Astro left UB40 in 2013 - along with other founding member Ali Campbell - to form new band 'UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and Astro'.
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