Gerry and the pacemakers singer Gerry Marsden dies aged 78
His hits included You'll Never Walk Alone and Ferry Across The Mersey
Last updated 3rd Jan 2021
Gerry and the Pacemakers star Gerry Marsden has died at the age of 78.
His friend Pete Price said the singer, known for hits like Youāll Never Walk Alone and Ferry Across The Mersey, died after a short illness.
Broadcaster Price wrote on Instagram: āItās 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.
āIām sending all the love in the world to Pauline and his family. Youāll Never Walk Alone.ā
Youāll Never Walk Alone enjoyed a resurgence during the coronavirus pandemic after a cover of the song, featuring Captain Sir Tom Moore, reached number one in the UK singles chart.
Gerry and the Pacemakers, a hit in the 1960s Merseybeat scene, completed sell-out tours around the world.
Tributes to Gerry Marsden
Frankie Goes To Hollywood singer Holly Johnson, who is from Liverpool and covered Marsdenās song Ferry Across The Mersey, tweeted: āSo sorry to hear about the passing of Gerry Marsden.
āWhat a Liverpool Legend. So glad I met him. #ferryacrossthemersey #youllneverwalkaloneā
Liverpool Football Club also tweeted saying Gerry Marsden's song 'You'll Never Walk Alone' will live forever.
The legendary Cavern Club in Liverpool called him a legend:
Tony Blackburn tweeted: āSo sad to hear Gerry Marsden has passed away. I did a couple of gigs with him and he was great.
āRIP Gerry.ā
Marsden was awarded an MBE for his charity work in 2003.
He married wife Pauline in 1965 and the couple had two daughters.