Tributes have continued to pour in for singer-songwriter Colin Vearncombe, known as Black, who has died following a car crash in Cork earlier this month.
The 53-year-old Liverpudlian, who was best known for his 1987 hit Wonderful Life, was travelling from his home in Schull, West Cork to Cork Airport on Sunday January 10 when the accident took place.
He was placed in a medically induced coma in Cork University Hospital following the crash, and on Sunday his family said that his condition had "seriously deteriorated".
His death was confirmed on his Facebook page. A statement said :
We're deeply saddened to announce the death of Colin Vearncombe (aka Black) earlier today, Tuesday 26th January 2016. Colin never regained consciousness following a road traffic accident sixteen days ago. He died peacefully surrounded by his family who were singing him on his way.
The statement continued: "His wife Camilla and his three sons paid tribute to the staff at the Intensive Treatment Unit of Cork University Hospital saying; 'Colin received the best possible care from the expert and highly professional staff there and we are deeply grateful for everything they did'.
"The funeral will be a private one, but we will be holding a memorial service for him in Liverpool in the near future as we know there are many, many people who will want to celebrate Colin's life and work. The date and time will be announced in due course, along with details of a charity to which any donations in memory of Colin can be made.
"No need to laugh or cry. It's a wonderful, wonderful life."
Black, who had sold more than two million albums worldwide, had lived in Ireland for over a decade and toured extensively. As well as releasing more than a dozen albums, he had also staged exhibitions of his art in Ireland and published poetry.
Tributes to the late singer-songwriter have poured in on social since the news of his death was announced.
How enamoured I was of this voice. This song. Such sad days. #ColinVearncombe https://t.co/Xu0LN3mIoa
— Alison Moyet (@AlisonMoyet) January 27, 2016
RIP. Colin Vearncombe #Black All love to Camilla and their sons So much loss X
— Maria Doyle Kennedy (@mariadkennedy) January 27, 2016
Shocked to hear about Colin Vearncombe. Spent time with him in 90s. He and his wife introduced me to Sibelius. A powerful, artistic man. RIP
— Gary Kemp (@garyjkemp) January 26, 2016
Very sad to see this. We were going to write a song together in February. Colin Vearncombe aka "Black" dies, aged 53 https://t.co/fdqvAKf3lF
— Eleanor McEvoy (@eleanormcevoy) January 26, 2016
V sorry to hear the sad news about Colin Vearncombe. Wonderful Life was the soundtrack to my late teens. RIP xx
— Jonathan Harvey (@JOJEHARVEY) January 26, 2016
RIP Colin Vearncombe. Hugely underrated singer and songwriter and one of my favourites from the 80s. https://t.co/muZqXkkUDl
— Andy Parmo (@andyparmo) January 26, 2016
Sad to hear of the death in Cork of Colin Vearncombe, known as the singer/songwriter Black. He wrote a wonderful, wonderful song.
— Dan Boyle (@sendboyle) January 26, 2016
Very sad news about Colin Vearncombe, AKA Black, passing away in Cork. Wrote some amazing songs and what a voice!
— Stuart Clark (@stuartclark66) January 26, 2016
Absolutely torn up to hear Colin Vearncombe (Black) passed away today. Wonderful man. Wonderful Life. Selby was his last ever show. Honoured
— Selby Town Hall (@selbytownhall) January 26, 2016
RIP Colin vearncombe. A great man & beautiful singer, songwriter. Xxx
— nedward (@nedmurphy03) January 26, 2016
RIP @cvblack Colin Vearncombe One of the best British songwriters of the last 30 years. Another sad loss for music
— Ian Pople (@IanPople1) January 26, 2016
That's very sad. RIP Colin Vearncombe, aka Black. Wrote one of the finest pop songs ever. https://t.co/ZDnnRxY0md
— Lee Kelly (@LeePKelly) January 26, 2016
