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David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer for Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies aged 84
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David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer for Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies aged 84

The Guardian · Jun 25, 2026, 2:40 PM

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  • Photograph: Michael Putland/Getty Images View image in fullscreen David Clayton-Thomas in March 1975.
  • Prefer the Guardian on Google David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of 60s and 70s group Blood, Sweat & Tears has died at 84.
  • According to his publicist, the Canadian singer died peacefully at a hospital in Toronto with no cause of death given.

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David Clayton-Thomas in March 1975. Photograph: Michael Putland/Getty Images View image in fullscreen David Clayton-Thomas in March 1975. Photograph: Michael Putland/Getty Images Music David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer for Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies aged 84The Canadian musician, who achieved major hits such as Spinning Wheel and You’ve Made Me So Very Happy, died peacefully at a Toronto hospital

Prefer the Guardian on Google David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of 60s and 70s group Blood, Sweat & Tears has died at 84.

According to his publicist, the Canadian singer died peacefully at a hospital in Toronto with no cause of death given.

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