GAME of Love singer Wayne Fontana has died aged 74 with his partner by his side. The Mindbenders musician passed away at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport.
A representative for his family said: "On behalf of the family of Wayne Fontana regret to announce he passed away this afternoon at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport. "His long term partner was by his side.
Known for his 1965 hit Game of Love. Family asks for privacy at this time." The musician, who was born Glyn Geoffrey Ellis, rose to fame with The Mindbenders in the 1960s.
Fontana reportedly took his stage name from Elvis Presley's drummer, DJ Fontana. The group - which included Wayne, Bob Lang, Ric Rothwell, and Eric Stewart - became best known for their hit The Game of Love..
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