UK Eurovision singer Martin Lee dies aged 77 as tributes paid to Brotherhood of Man star

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UK Eurovision and Brotherhood of Man singer Martin Lee has died at the age of 77.The band announced Martin's death on Tuesday, confirming he passed away from a short illness.

The musician won the competition with the pop group in 1976 with their song Save Your Kisses For Me, which became a popular hit across the world.The statement read: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our great friend and colleague Brotherhood Of Man's Martin Lee, who slipped peacefully away on the evening of Sunday, September 29, 2024, from heart failure after a short illness.

Martin was 77."The Brotherhood of Man was started in 1969. Martin, who was born Martin Barnes, joined the group three years later.

They then went on to win the Eurovision Song Contest in 1976 in The Hague, in the Netherlands, reports the Mirror. The winning song, Save Your Kisses For Me, went on to become the biggest selling hit in 1976, championing over other huge hits including ABBA's infamous Dancing Queen and Elton John's Don't Go Breaking My Heart.The now iconic song topped the table with 164 points, more than 70 points ahead of second-placed Switzerland.