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Steve Harley’s Will Reveals £469,213 Estate and Charitable Legacy

The Cockney Rebel frontman left his fortune in trust for his family and made significant donations to causes tied to his life story.

Overview

  • Steve Harley, who passed away in March 2024 at age 73, left an estate valued at £469,213.
  • His will directed the majority of his estate to be held in trust for his wife, Dorothy Crombie, and their children, Greta and Kerr.
  • Harley allocated £25,000 each to the British Polio Fellowship and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, reflecting his personal connections to both causes.
  • The musician requested cremation and specified that his ashes be scattered near Ron’s Tree in Bethnal Green, a location of personal significance.
  • Harley’s 50-year music career included the iconic 1975 hit 'Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)' and a lasting influence on British music.