Chas Hodges from Chas & Dave dies aged 74

According to the duo's official Twitter account, the singer recently received treatment for oesophageal cancer, "but died peacefully in his sleep in the early hours"
UPDATED SEP 23, 2018

Chas Hodges of the duo Chas and Dave (David Peacock) has died, aged 74.

According to the duo's official Twitter account, the singer recently received treatment for oesophageal cancer, "but died peacefully in his sleep in the early hours" of Saturday, September 22.  The statement on Chas and Dave's Twitter page read: "It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of our very own Chas Hodges." It said the pianist and vocalist had died from organ failure.

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