Renowned Songwriter and DJ John Reid Passes Away at 61
According to a report from Hello Rayo, John Reid, a Scottish singer, songwriter, and DJ, has died at the age of 61. Reid was best known for writing hits for famous artists such as Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, and Westlife, as well as fronting the 90s band Nightcrawlers.
Reid’s successes include writing Tina Turner’s 1999 hit ‘When the Heartache Is Over’, as well as co-writing Westlife’s ‘Unbreakable’ and contributing to Rod Stewart’s ‘Run Back Into Your Arms’. As Hello Rayo reports, the news of Reid’s death was met with an outpouring of tributes from the music industry.
Vocal coach and Red Hot Chilli Pipers singer Chris Judge paid tribute to Reid, saying: "RIP John Reid, an incredible Scottish singer with so much soul most famous for his vocals in the Nightcrawlers hit push the feeling on. It’s been sampled so many times Pitbull, the Friday song by Riton Mufasa & Hypeman etc he was also an extremely talented topline writer, who wrote A moment like this hit after hit for Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, Leona Lewis, Westlife."
Reid’s cause of death has not yet been revealed. The music industry has lost a number of notable figures in recent months, including Wayne Osmond, one of the original members of The Osmonds, who died on New Year’s Day at the age of 73, and Britt Allcroft, creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, who passed away at the age of 81 in January.
Other notable figures who have passed away in 2025 include The Vivienne, a drag queen and star of the reality TV show "RuPaul’s Drag Race UK", who died at the age of 32 in January, and Tony Slattery, a comedian and actor, who passed away at the age of 65 in January following a heart attack.
In addition, Linda Nolan, best known as one of The Nolans, sadly died aged 65 in January after a long battle with breast cancer, and Diane Langton, an English actress who played the iconic role of Nana McQueen in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, passed away at the age of 77 in January.
The entertainment industry continues to mourn the loss of these talented individuals. As Hello Rayo reports, John Reid’s legacy will live on through his music and the many artists he worked with throughout his career.
In a statement, Reid’s friends and family expressed their sadness at his passing, saying: "We are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved John Reid. He was a talented musician and songwriter who brought joy to many people through his music."
John Reid’s death is a significant loss to the music industry, and he will be remembered for his many contributions to popular music. As Hello Rayo notes, his songs have become an integral part of music history, and his influence will continue to be felt for years to come.
The news of Reid’s death has sent shockwaves through the music industry, with many artists and industry professionals paying tribute to his memory. As the industry continues to mourn his loss, fans around the world are remembering his music and legacy.
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