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British music stars deceased in Liver disease

Here are 1 famous musicians from United Kingdom died in Liver disease:

Gerry Rafferty

Gerry Rafferty (April 16, 1947 Paisley-January 4, 2011 Stroud) also known as Gerry Raferty was a British musician and singer-songwriter. He had one child, Martha Rafferty.

His albums include City to City, Right Down the Line: The Best of Gerry Rafferty, The Best of Gerry Rafferty, Baker Street, Night Owl, The Anthology 1970-1982, The Best of Gerry Rafferty, Baker Street, One More Dream and Baker Street. Genres: Rock music, Progressive rock, Blues rock, Folk rock, Pop music and Soft rock.

Rafferty rose to prominence as the lead singer and guitarist of the band Stealers Wheel in the 1970s, best known for their hit single "Stuck in the Middle with You". Following the band's breakup, he went on to have a successful solo career, with his album City to City reaching number one on the US Billboard 200 chart in 1978. The record's signature song, "Baker Street", remains one of his most well-known hits.

Despite his success, Rafferty struggled with alcoholism and depression throughout his life, which contributed to his reclusive nature in his later years. He passed away at the age of 63 from liver failure, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of rock music.

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