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Naked Eyes Vocalist Pete Byrne Dies Following "Brief Illness"

The singer helped lead Naked Eyes to four Billboard Hot 100 top 40 hits and later wrote for television, film and other artists.

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1980s new wave star Pete Byrne, the frontman of Naked Eyes, has died aged 74, following a "brief illness", his management have confirmed in a statement.

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Peter Byrne, a singer and co-founder of Naked Eyes, died on the last 14th in Los Angeles at the age of 74. Death was only reported by the local media on Wednesday (23), after the confirmation of Jim Merlis, the group's spokesperson, and publication of the obituary on the band's official website. According to him, Byrne died peacefully after a brief illness. The specific cause was not disclosed. See also: U2 reveals the name of a new album, 'Carn…

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Variety broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
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