Love Affair frontman Steve Ellis dies aged 76

| Senior Live News reporter Published November 2, 2026 8:49am Updated November 2, 2026 9:06am Love Affair’s lead singer Steve Ellis died surrounded by his loved ones after a chronic illness (Picture: Spartacus103uk/Wikimedia Commons) Steve Ellis, the frontman of the iconic Love Affair has died at the age of 76. Tributes have poured in after news of his death emerged yesterday. Ellis was known as the lead singer of the 1960s pop group Love Affair. The London-based band climbed to the top of the UK charts with the tune Everlasting Love, followed by more hits in the late 1960s. The musician succumbed to complications linked to a chronic illness, a statement on his Facebook account said. The Love Affair (L-R) Rex Brayley, Michael Jackson, Maurice Bacon, Lynton Guest and Steve Ellis (Picture: Monty Fresco/ANL/Shutterstock) The statement said: ‘Dear Friends, ‘It’s with a heavy heart that we share the news of Steve’s passing. ‘After complications from a chronic illness, Steve peacefully left the world on the evening of October 30, 2026, in the presence of his loved ones. ‘Please feel free to leave your thoughts, memories, or condolences for the family in the comments below. ‘Everlasting Love.’ Musician Norman Beaker and a friend of Ellis’s wrote on Facebook: ‘Very sad to have learned that Steve Ellis singer with Love Affair on hits like Everlasting Love, and many others has passed away. ‘He was a good friend and a great voice.’ Steve Ellis posing for his studio portrait in London in 168 at the age of 18 (Picture: Jeff Hochberg/Getty Images) ‘I recently performed a track on his new album, one of my songs “She heals my soul”. He was a legend with the mod movement, a great character, he will be sadly missed.’ BCM Entertainments Ltd, a Kent-based festival and music consultants, paid tribute to the singer on social media, saying he ‘always brought something special to our events.’ They said: ‘Steve was a familiar and much-loved face at many BCM Festivals events over the years, where he entertained our audiences with his incredible voice, timeless songs and wonderful performances. ‘His unforgettable music, provided the soundtrack to so many memories, and his performances always brought something special to our events. ‘On behalf of everyone at BCM Festivals, we would like to send our heartfelt condolences to Steve’s family, friends, fellow musicians and all those who had the pleasure of knowing and working with him. ‘Thank you for the music, the memories and the wonderful moments you shared with us. ‘Rest in peace, Steve. You will be sadly missed.’ Arrow MORE: Doctor Who star John Leeson dies aged 83 after ‘summer of illness’ Arrow MORE: Harry Styles ‘sleeping on the sofa’ after Zoë Kravitz’s reaction to engagement comment Arrow MORE: Party Rock Anthem singer Lauren Bennett’s death at age 36 ruled suicide Switched On Get plugged into the week’s must-watch shows, unmissable moments, and expert reviews with Metro TV Editor Sabrina Barr.