Dave Ball, the pioneering synth-pop musician and one-half of the iconic duo Soft Cell, has passed away peacefully at the age of 66. His death comes less than two months after performing at the Rewind Festival in Henley-on-Thames, marking the end of a remarkable career that shaped the landscape of electronic music.
Ball passed away peacefully in his sleep at his London home on Wednesday. His death comes just weeks after performing with Soft Cell in a wheelchair, demonstrating his enduring passion for music despite health challenges.
