http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21332048Reg Presley of the Troggs dies aged 71
Reg Presley, lead singer of 60s rock band The Troggs, has died aged 71.The band's frontman died at his home in Hampshire, his daughter, Karen, confirmed to the BBC.
The Troggs had a number of hit songs, including Wild Thing and Love Is All Around.
Music publicist Keith Altham paid tribute to Presley on Facebook, saying his "dear old pal" had died "following a succession of recent strokes and a losing battle with cancer".
Presley announced his retirement from music a year ago after being taken ill during a concert in Germany and then being diagnosed with lung cancer.
In January 2012, in a letter to fans by Presley posted on his band's website, he had said: "As you all know I was taken ill whilst doing a gig in Germany in December. During my stay in hospital tests showed that in fact I have lung cancer.
"I am receiving chemotherapy treatment and at the moment not feeling too bad.
"However I've had to call time on The Troggs and retire. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for the cards and calls and for your love, loyalty and support over the years."
Love Is All Around became a hit song again in 1994 when a cover version by Scottish band Wet Wet Wet, from the soundtrack of the film Four Weddings and a Funeral, stayed at number one in the UK for 15 weeks.
