Errol Brown, lead singer of the band Hot Chocolate has died at the age of 71.

Hot Chocolate was known worldwide for hits such as "Emma," "Every 1's a Winner," and "You Sexy Thing."

Brown had liver cancer, and according to his manager Phil Dale, he passed away at his home in The Bahamas, with his wife Ginette and daughters Colette and Leonie by his side.

Tributes have been pouring in for the singer from across the music world.

Brown was made a Member of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth in 2003 for his services to popular music. A year later, he received an Ivor Novello award for outstanding contribution to British music.

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