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David Clayton-Thomas, Lead Singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, Dies at 84

David Clayton-Thomas, the lead vocalist for Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at age 84. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. The musician was known for hits such as "Spinning Wheel" and "And When I Die."

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Reports confirm the death of David Clayton-Thomas at 84 in a Toronto hospital.

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  1. Blood, Sweat & Tears Lead Singer David Clayton-Thomas Dies at 84

    David Clayton-Thomas, the lead vocalist for Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at age 84. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. The musician was known for hits such as "Spinning Wheel" and "And When I Die."

    What's confirmed:

    • David Clayton-Thomas died at age 84.
    • Clayton-Thomas was the lead singer of the band Blood, Sweat & Tears.
    • He died peacefully on Wednesday at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto.
    • His known hits include "Spinning Wheel," "And When I Die," and "You've Made Me So Very Happy."
    • He was a British-Canadian musician, singer, and songwriter.
    • Clayton-Thomas won a Grammy award with Blood, Sweat & Tears.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The specific cause of death was not cited by a spokesperson.
    • He was born David Henry Thomsett on 13 September 1941 and died on 24 June 2026.
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