From millionaire heartthrob to tragic end: The sad story of Brian Connolly

By then, he was living alone on a quiet cul-de-sac in a lifeless neighborhood, his hands trembling and his once-powerful voice noticeably diminished.

His final concert took place on December 5, 1996, at the Bristol Hippodrome, sharing the stage with Slade II and John Rossall’s Glitter Band Experience.

Just over three months later, Brian Connolly passed away. The former teen idol died on February 9, 1997, at Wexham Park Hospital due to kidney and liver failure, compounded by multiple heart attacks.

Fans later raised funds for a memorial plaque at Breakspear Crematorium, honoring the singer who had once lit up stadiums around the world.

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