Gerry and the Pacemakers star Gerry Marsden dies aged 78 after short illness

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Gerry Marsden, lead singer of the 1960s British group Gerry and the Pacemakers that had such hits as “Ferry Cross the Mersey” and the song that became the anthem of Liverpool Football Club, “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” has died. He was 78.

Paul McCartney has paid tribute to Gerry And The Pacemakers’ Gerry Marsden, whose death was confirmed earlier today (January 3).Marsden was 78 years old and died after suffering an infection in his heart, his friend and broadcaster Pete Price confirmed on social media.Gerry And The Pacemakers formed in Liverpool in 1959 and were the second group to be signed by The Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein. They performed at the city’s iconic music venue The Cavern Club nearly 200 times in their career.“Gerry was a mate from our early days in Liverpool,” McCartney wrote on Twitter.

Iconic singer Gerry Marsden has passed away. The lead singer of Gerry and the Pacemakers and singer of Liverpool Football Club anthem You’ll Never Walk Alone died at the age fo 78 according to reports via BBC.

The singer, who was born in Toxteth, was best known for the hit song You'll Never Walk Alone, The world famous pre-match anthem of Liverpool FC. Gerry shot to fame as the leader of Merseybeat band Gerry and the Pacemakers, whose legendary hits also included Ferry Across the Mersey.

Celtic FC have paid tribute to Gerry And The Pacemakers singer Gerry Marsden who has died aged 78. The frontman of the 1960s group - who famously sang You'll Never Walk Alone - passed away after suffering an infection in his heart, it was announced on Sunday.

Gerry Marsden has sadly died.

Gerry and the Pacemakers singer Gerry Marsden, best known in the US for his ’60s hit Ferry Cross The Mersey, has died at age 78.

direct to your inboxGerry and the Pacemakers star Gerry Marsden has died aged 78 following a short illness.The singer and Merseybeat legend, born in Toxteth, was best known for their anthemic cover of You'll Never Walk Alone.From the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel it became the pre-match anthem of Liverpool FC after it was covered by the band in 1963.Liverpool radio presenter Pete Price broke the sad news on Twitter with a loving tribute to his friend.He wrote: "It’s with a very heavy heart after speaking to the family that I have to tell you the legendary Gerry Marsden MBE after a short illness which was an infection in his heart has sadly passed away."Sending all the love in the world to Pauline and his family.

Ellise Shafer administratorGerry Marsden, the frontman of Gerry and the Pacemakers and singer of Liverpool Football Club anthem “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” has died, according to the BBC. He was 78.Marsden’s friend and journalist Pete Price broke the news via Twitter on Sunday, stating that the singer died “after a short illness which was an infection in his heart.”It’s with a very heavy heart after speaking to the family that I have to tell you the Legendary Gerry Marsden MBE after a short illness which was an infection in his heart has sadly passed away.

pic.twitter.com/Ezd9WcdeQK— Pete Price (@PeteCityPrice) January 3, 2021Marsden was best known for Pacemakers songs including ‘Ferry Across The Mersey’, ‘I Like It’, and the band’s version of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’.This is a breaking news story and will be updated.