Hot Chocolate star Tony Wilson dies at 78 as family confirms news with moving statement

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Hot Chocolate star Tony Wilson dies at 78 as family confirms news with moving statement.

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Tony Wilson, the bassist and co-founder of Hot Chocolate who helped pen the iconic track You Sexy Thing, has died at the age of 78.The musician passed away on Friday at his home in Trinidad, his family confirmed.Mr Wilson was instrumental in establishing Hot Chocolate as one of Britain's most successful soul acts of the 1970s.His daughter announced the news on Facebook, writing: "Dad left us today, April 24th 2026.

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He left a lot of music behind...forever and ever."She added: "The peace that I have is knowing that his soul escaped.

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He is in and at peace."His cause of death has not been disclosed.Mr Wilson and Jamaican-born songwriter Errol Brown established Hot Chocolate in London in 1969 after meeting as neighbours living in flats across from one another.The group went on to become the first predominantly Black British band to achieve significant chart success in America.Mr Wilson initially served as lead vocalist, though Mr Brown had assumed that role by the time the band broke...

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