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Wayne Fontana dead: Game of Love singer dies aged 74 with partner by his side



Musician Wayne Fontana has died at the age of 74.

The 60s music sensation, famed for his tune the Game of Love with group The Mindbenders, passed away at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport.

His long term partner was by his side at the time of his death.

A representative for his family has confirmed news of his passing on Thursday, August 6.

"On behalf of the family of Wayne Fontana regret to announce he passed away this afternoon at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport," Diane Hinds of the entertainment agency Chimes Int'l wrote on social media.

“His long term partner was by his side. Known for his 1965 hit Game of Love. Family asks for privacy at this time,” the representative concluded.


The Levenshulme-born musician, real name Glyn Geoffrey Ellis, actually started his musical career with the group Wayne Fontana and the Jets before later forming the Mindbenders.

The beat group, consisting of Wayne and band mates Bob Lang, Ric Rothwell, and Eric Stewart, shot to fame in the mid 60s.
Their biggest hits came in 1965 with the tune The Game of Love.



Wayne Fontana dead: Game of Love singer dies aged 74 with partner by his side - Mirror Online