UB40 star Astro has died, aged 64. The musician – real name Terence Wilson – was a part of the Birmingham-based band for more than 30 years.
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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.
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UB40 star Astro has died, aged 64. The musician – real name Terence Wilson – was a part of the Birmingham-based band for more than 30 years.
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Former UB40 vocalist Astro – real name Terence Wilson – has died, after a short illness. He was 64.A statement from his current band, UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell & Astro, reads: “We are absolutely devastated and completely heartbroken to have to tell you that our beloved Astro has today passed away after a very short illness.
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UB40 singer, trumpeter, percussionist and toaster Astro has died, following “a very short illness”, it has been confirmed.Astro – whose real name was Terence Wilson – died today (November 6). He was 64 years old.A tweet on the Ali Campbell and Astro Twitter account shared the sad news with fans, saying they were “absolutely devastated and completely heartbroken” by his death.
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