Dr Hook singer Dennis Locorriere dies after ‘long and courageous battle’ with kidney disease
Dennis Locorriere, the frontman of Nineteen Seventies band Dr Hook, has died at 76 following a “long and courageous battle” with kidney diseasehis administration confirmed.
Locorriere carried out alongside Ray Sawyer, who died in 2019.
The group, initially referred to as Dr Hook & The Medicine Show till 1975, achieved well-liked fame with tracks corresponding to “Cover of the Rolling Stone”, “Sylvia’s Mother”, and “When You’re in Love with a Beautiful Woman”.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Locorriere, who, after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on May 16, 2026,” an announcement launched by Locorriere’s administration stated.
“Dennis faced his illness with remarkable strength, dignity, and resilience throughout, and remained deeply cherished by all who knew him.
“He will be remembered for his warmth, love, and the lasting impact he had on those around him.”
The assertion thanked “everyone who supported Dennis during his journey.”
It additionally requested for “privacy for his loved ones as they grieve this profound loss.”
Locorriere was born in Union City, New Jerseyand lived within the UK for twenty-four years earlier than his demise.
Locorriere based the group, which debuted in 1971, with Sawyer, Billy Francis and George Cummings, earlier than he went on to forge a solo profession.
In 2014, the band reached quantity 11 on the highest 40 chart with Timelessa 40-track assortment of chart hits, love songs and lesser-known gems from their in depth repertoire, greater than 40 years on since their debut and seven years since their final high 20 album.
During a profession spanning almost six many years, Locorriere recorded greater than 18 albums. He saved touring into his 60s.
He was additionally a songwriter, whose songs had been recorded by the likes of Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Olivia Newton-John, and Helen Reddy.