{
  "id": 18028973,
  "title": "Steve Ellis, Love Affair Singer, Dies at 76",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/steve-ellis-love-affair-singer-dies-at-76",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T21:36:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/steve-ellis-death-love-affair-singer-dies-obituary-1236373405/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Steve Ellis, the frontman of British pop-rock band Love Affair, has passed away at the age of 76. The musician's official Facebook page announced his death, stating that it was due to complications from a chronic illness. Ellis died on October 30, 2026, in the presence of his loved ones. A cause of death was not disclosed. David Courtney, a songwriter and longtime friend of Ellis, confirmed the news on Facebook, expressing his sadness and sending condolences to Ellis' family.",
  "summary": "The singer was best known for British pop-rock band's hit cover of \"Everlasting Love.\"",
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      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Steve Ellis Dies: “Everlasting Love” Singer Was 76",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/steve-ellis-dies-everlasting-love-singer-was-76",
        "published": "2026-11-03T18:13:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Rolling Stone",
        "title": "Steve Ellis, Singer of 1967 Classic ‘Everlasting Love,’ Dead at 76",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/steve-ellis-singer-of-1967-classic-everlasting-love-dead-at-76",
        "published": "2026-11-03T19:43:31.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}