Wa Wa Nee Frontman, Paul Gray, Passes Away Age 54

Paul Gray, frontman of '80s pop group Wa Wa Nee, has passed away following a battle with myeloma.

As reported by The Daily Telegraph, Gray had been battling the disease for four years. 

The singer's family posted a message on the Wa Wa Nee Facebook page confirming the news.

"We would like to thank all the doctors, hospital staff, relatives, friends and fans for the overwhelming support given to Paul and our family while he heroically battled multiple myeloma," the statement said.

"We ask please that people honour our need for privacy to grieve at this time."

Gray's band produced a string of hit singles from their 1986 self-titled debut album, including Stimulation and I Can Make You Love Me which reached number two and number five on the Australian Singles chart, respectively.  

Since the disbandment of Wa Wa Nee in 1989, Gray went on to as a songwriter and producer, as well as being Musical Director for Tina Arena since 2000. 

He performed in The Beatles' First Five concert series with Kevin Mitchell, Jack Jones, Wes Carr, and Ciaran Gribbin in September last year.

Gray also took part in The Countdown Spectacular in 2007, along with the likes of Rick Springfield and Martha Davis of The Motels.

Many, including Myf Warhurst, Jane Gazzo and David Campbell, taken to Twitter to share tributes to Gray.

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