Popular 70s and 80s Singer Chas Hodges Dies Peacefully At 74
- Popular Chas and Dave singer Chas Hodges died on Saturday, 22nd September.
- The one half of the popular duo died Saturday morning peacefully at home, he was 74.
- The duo's Twitter account confirmed he had recently gone through a treatment for oesophageal cancer a few months before.
- In early 2017, Hodges revealed that he was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and subsequently, he underwent chemotherapy.
A huge loss!
Chas and Dave singer Chas Hodges has pa s sed away peacefully while in sleep on Saturday morning, 22nd September. He was 74.
The one half of the musical duo Chas and Dave's cause of death has known to be organ failure. Their Twitter account announced his death news where it was mentioned that the singer had recently a treatment for oesophageal cancer.
Chas and Dave reached the acme of fame in the 1970s and the 80s with their hits including Rabbit and Snooker Loopy. The duo was well-known for their rock and c* * kney style. They had also performed four FA Cup final songs with Tottenham Hotspur FC.
"It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the pa s sing of our very own Chas Hodges," the announcement on the duo's Twitter page read.
Here is the tweet:
It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the pa s sing of our very own Chas Hodges. Despite receiving successful treatment for oesophageal cancer recently, Chas suffered organ failure and pa s sed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of this morning. pic.twitter.com/bwxqfHUjUg
— Chas And Dave (@chas_dave) September 22, 2018
Meanwhile, the Tottenham Hotspur also tributed the late singer in a Tweet.
Everyone at the Club is deeply saddened to hear of the pa s sing of one of our own, Chas Hodges. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/AMB7pWHUa4
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 22, 2018
In early 2017, Chas revealed his diagnosis with cancer of the esophagus after he had difficulties to swallow a gla s s of water. After the diagnosis, he underwent chemotherapy and continued his singing. But in that August, Chas and Dave canceled their upcoming gigs on doctor's advice. Then, Chas said in a statement:
"In my life as a musician/entertainer I would say the most depressing thing to have to do is to have to cancel a gig or gigs.
He continued,
Fortunately, throughout my career of thousands of gigs with Dave or in other bands, these times have been very few and far between, and only extreme illness in the past (and I mean extreme) illness has prompted me/us to have to make this decision.
Born and raised in north London, England in 1943, Chas' began his career as a session musician in the late 50s and 60s where he worked with famous producer Joe Meek and with stars including Jerry Lee Lewis and Gene Vincent.
A heartfelt condolence to the late musician. Rest In Peace Chas!
