Tony Wilson death: Hot Chocolate star dies aged 89 as son shares ‘staggering’ diary entries
Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Hot Chocolate star Tony Wilson, who was best known for the band’s 1975 hit “You Sexy Thing”, has died aged 89. Wilson’s family confirmed that the bassist, who formed the band with Errol Brown, died on Friday (24 April), with his daughter announcing the news on Facebook. “He left a lot of music behind…forever and ever,” she wrote. “I am thankful that on Friday 17th, during our conscious talk time, he was led to the Lord with understanding.” She added that he is now “at peace”. Wilson’s son, Danny, also shared an emotional tribute to his musical dad, writing that he died at his home in Trinidad. “Words don’t do justice to the admiration I have for him as a human being or for his dedication to make his dream of getting the songs he wrote be heard,” he said. Errol Brown, Larry …
