Ricky Valance
Ricky Valance (born David Spencer, 10 April 1936 – 12 June 2020) was a Welsh pop singer. He was best known for the UK number one single "Tell Laura I Love Her", which sold over a million copies in 1960. He was the first male Welsh singer to have a UK number one single hit. Valance was born in Ynysddu, Monmouthshire.[1]
Ricky Valance | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | David Spencer |
| Born | 10 April 1936 |
| Died | 12 June 2020 (aged 84) |
| Occupations | Singer |
Valance died on 12 June 2020 from dementia-related problems in Spain, aged 84.[2]
References
- "BBC Wales – Music – Ricky Valance". BBC. 8 July 2009. Archived from the original on 6 January 2005. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
- "Seventies star Ricky Valance passes away in Spain". The Leader. 12 June 2020.
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