The Dublin-born singer of Irish rock band Aslan has died at the age of 63, his family said.
Christy Dignam, the singer from Irish rock band Aslan, has died after a long illness.She said the family conveyed the news "with a broken heart".
"Let us all hold him in our hearts and cherish the remarkable life of a talented singer, great story teller and amazing person." Mr Higgins said people in nearly every town in Ireland would have their own memories and "will feel like they had a personal connection with Christy"."His brave and dignified battle with cancer inspired many," he said.Best known as the singer of Irish rock band Aslan, he began his music career in 1980 with the band Meelah XVIII.He formed Aslan in 1982 with fellow Dubliners Joe Jewell, Billy McGuinness and Alan Downey.
"I have grandchildren now and I wanted to see their Communions and Confirmations - those little things that you want to be here for," he said.
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