Everlasting Love Singer Steve Ellis Dies Aged 76
Facebook confirmed the singer died after complications from a chronic illness, and tributes praised his voice and influence on the UK mod scene.
- Steve Ellis, the lead singer of Love Affair, died at age 76 on Friday, October 30, 2026, after complications from a chronic illness, his Facebook page confirmed.
- Ellis formed his first band, Soul Survivors, at age 15 before helping establish Love Affair in the late 1960s. The group reached number one on the UK singles chart with 'Everlasting Love' in 1967.
- Just 17 when he recorded 'Everlasting Love,' Ellis fronted the band through four additional top 20 hits including 'Rainbow Valley' and 'A Day Without Love.' He later formed bands including Widowmaker.
- Musician Paul Weller wrote, "Our dear mate Stevie Ellis passed on last week." Blues guitarist Norman Beaker added, "He was a legend with the mod movement, a great character."
- The band's music endures culturally, appearing in films including 'Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason.' BCM Entertainments Ltd noted Ellis "always brought something special to our events" throughout his career.
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British musician Steve Ellis, former socialist Love Affair, died in the 77th year of his life, reported by producer David Courtney. "I am sad to report that my long-standing friend Steve Ellis left us," wrote Courtney on social media, transmitting TASS with reference to The Sun. The musician died on October 30. The most famous hit by Love Affair was "Everlasting Love", released in 1967. The song helped the band to lead the British hit parade by …
Steve Ellis, the lead singer and frontman of the London pop group Love Affair, has died at the age of 76. The singer passed away on the evening of October 30, 2026 after complications caused by a chronic illness. His relatives reported that Ellis died peacefully, in their presence. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Steve's passing. After complications caused by a chronic illness, Steve left this world peacefully on the evening …
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