Bill Fay, Influential British Folk Musician, Dies at 81

The reclusive artist, known for his poignant songwriting and late-career resurgence, passed away peacefully in London, with Parkinson’s Disease noted as a factor in his later years.

Bill Fay, a cult-favorite British singer-songwriter, passed away at 81, as confirmed by his label Dead Oceans. A cause of death was not specified, though he had Parkinson’s Disease in recent years.
Fay's early career included two albums in the early 1970s under Deram Records, which were commercially unsuccessful but later regarded as overlooked classics.
After decades of obscurity working various jobs, Fay's music was rediscovered in the late 1990s, leading to a revival championed by artists like Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy and Nick Cave.
Fay released three critically acclaimed albums between 2012 and 2020, including 'Life Is People,' marking a significant second act in his career.
Dead Oceans revealed that Fay was working on a new album shortly before his death, with plans to potentially complete and release it in the future.