The English singer-songwriter, who rose to fame with the smash song “Make Me Smile” in the 1970s, was undergoing cancer treatment.
“He could hear the songbirds from his beloved woodland singing to him. The music and laughter of his four cherished grandchildren have filled his home.
“Stephen. Steve. Papa. Grandfather. Steve Harley. Whatever you knew him, there were just essentials emanating from his heart. An wealth of passion, kindness, charity, and much more.
“Steve took enormous comfort from all of his fans’ well wishes during his battle, and we know he would want to thank you all deeply for your love and support throughout his career, and during his battle to the end.”
