Legendary UB40 singer Terence ‘Astro’ Wilson dies after short illness

British singer and co-founder of iconic band UB40 Terence Wilson, better known as Astro, has sadly passed away after suffering from illness.

Astro was part of the British reggae band since the beginning, forming it in Birmingham in the late 1970s before going on find success in hits like “(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love)” and “Red Red Wine.”

UB40 often wrote about social and political issues, with Astro telling The Guardian back in May that they found it easier to write militant lyrics over love songs because they used to live these issues.

Rest in Power, Astro.

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