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Hot Chocolate founder and You Sexy Thing co-writer Tony Wilson dies
Tony Wilson, the bassist, songwriter and co-founder of the soul band Hot Chocolate, has died at the age of 89.
Along with frontman Errol Brown, Wilson co-wrote hits such as You Sexy Thing and Emma, which took the band to the top of the charts in the 1970s, before leaving to start a solo career.
The group were also the first predominantly black British group to achieve major chart success in America.
Wilson died on Friday at his home in Trinidad, his family confirmed on social media.
"Dad left us today," his daughter wrote on Facebook. "He left a lot of music behind... forever and ever."
"I am thankful that on Friday 17th during our conscious talk time he was led to the Lord with understanding.
"Some mornings later he asked for prayers. He said that he was leaving.
"The peace that I have is knowing that his soul escaped. He is in and at peace."
Wilson's son Danny added: "It's been an emotional weekend. On Friday, my dad, the one and only Tony Wilson passed away, aged 89, at his home in Trinidad."
"Words don't do justice to the admiration I have for him as a human being or for his dedication to make his dream of getting the songs he wrote be heard
