Edelweiss singer Vince Hill dies ‘peacefully’ aged 89-Sabrina Barr-Entertainment – Metro

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Vince Hill, best-known for his 1967 recording of the song Edelweiss from The Sound of Music, has died aged 89.

The announcement of Hill’s death was made in a message shared on his website, which was titled: ‘Cheers Vince… here’s to you.’

The statement read: ‘Sadly we have to share news none of us want to hear… We’re very sorry to have to tell you Vince has left us.’

The message outlined that Hill ‘passed peacefully’ at his home in Henley on the afternoon of Saturday July 22.

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