{"id":132209,"date":"2026-05-17T13:08:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T16:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/dr-hook-singer-dennis-locorriere-dies-after-long-and-courageous-battle-with-kidney-disease\/"},"modified":"2026-05-17T13:08:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T16:08:12","slug":"dr-hook-singer-dennis-locorriere-dies-after-long-and-courageous-battle-with-kidney-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/dr-hook-singer-dennis-locorriere-dies-after-long-and-courageous-battle-with-kidney-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr Hook singer Dennis Locorriere dies after \u2018long and courageous battle\u2019 with kidney disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<div class=\"hydrate-root sc-1ihz57b-0\" data-component=\"Newsletter\" data-loading=\"lazy\" data-theme-name=\"independent\">\n<div data-theme-wrapper=\"independent\" style=\"display:contents\">\n<aside class=\"sc-y4bm30-0 jwWhkK newsletter-component sc-1ge0fwe-0\" data-newsletter-key=\"receiveMusic\">\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-2 kcLSBk\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-1 inRDZn\">\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-3\">\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-4 hfveGa\">\n<p><h3 class=\"sc-y4bm30-5 sc-y4bm30-6 fvoxRM cLEJmn\">Get the inside track from Roisin O&#8217;Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"sc-y4bm30-5 sc-y4bm30-8 fvoxRM iTZFOX\">Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"sc-y4bm30-5 sc-y4bm30-7 fvoxRM iGYpOF\">Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><svg class=\"sc-eaj12q-0 hKcUSR sc-culv3z-0 eifaJK sc-1ix0cah-0 PYnPb sc-y4bm30-10 fUEDPX\"><use href=\"#600f53465147d717\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-2 kcLSBk sc-y4bm30-9 iQYNfz\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/static-assets\/images\/newsletters\/nowHearThis1_2.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Roisin O\u2019Connor\u2019s\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Dennis Locorriere, the frontman of 1970s band Dr Hook, has died at 76 following a \u201clong and courageous battle\u201d with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/topic\/kidney-disease\">kidney disease<\/a>, his management confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>Locorriere performed alongside Ray Sawyer, who died in 2019. <\/p>\n<p>The group, initially called Dr Hook &amp; The Medicine Show until 1975, achieved widespread fame with tracks such as \u201cCover of the Rolling Stone\u201d, \u201cSylvia\u2019s Mother\u201d, and \u201cWhen You\u2019re in Love with a Beautiful Woman\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Locorriere, who, after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on May 16 2026,\u201d a statement released by Locorriere\u2019s management said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDennis faced his illness with remarkable strength, dignity, and resilience throughout, and remained deeply cherished by all who knew him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe will be remembered for his warmth, love, and the lasting impact he had on those around him.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-awdjp1-2 cbpRGD sc-awdjp1-3 image align-center\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cXcwgU\">\n<div data-gallery-length=\"2\" class=\"sc-awdjp1-0 gOFGFs\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.the-independent.com\/2026\/05\/17\/12\/3009548..\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.the-independent.com\/2026\/05\/17\/12\/3009548..?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.the-independent.com\/2026\/05\/17\/12\/3009548..?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dr. Hook, from left: Bill Francis, Ray Sawyer, Rik Elswit, Dennis Locorriere, Jance Garfat, and John Walters, 1979\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE inline-gallery-btn\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-3 YlsWU hgzWpY\">Dr. Hook, from left: Bill Francis, Ray Sawyer, Rik Elswit, Dennis Locorriere, Jance Garfat, and John Walters, 1979<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 gjqsiM\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->Getty<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The statement thanked \u201ceveryone who supported Dennis during his journey\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>It also asked for \u201cprivacy for his loved ones as they grieve this profound loss\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Locorriere was born in Union City, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/topic\/new-jersey\">New Jersey<\/a>, and lived in the UK for 24 years before his death.<\/p>\n<p>Locorriere founded the group, which debuted in 1971, with Sawyer, Billy Francis and George Cummings, before he went on to forge a solo career.<\/p>\n<p>In 2014, the band reached number 11 on the top 40 chart with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/topic\/timeless\"><em>Timeless<\/em><\/a>, a 40-track collection of chart hits, love songs and lesser-known gems from their extensive repertoire, more than 40 years on from their debut and seven years since their last top 20 album.<\/p>\n<p>During a career spanning nearly six decades, Locorriere recorded more than 18 albums. 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