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  • David Ball of Soft Cell, whose sleazy synth-pop drive propelled Tainted Love to UK No.1, dies at 66, confirmed by Marc Almond.
  • Ball died at his London home after health declined in recent years, as Marc Almond posted the news on Soft Cell's site.
  • The new Soft Cell album Danceteria had just been completed days before Ball's death and is set for a 2026 release.

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Soft Cell's musical force Dave Ball dies, aged 66

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Soft Cell's musical force Dave Ball dies, aged 66

Dave Ball, Soft Cell Co-Founder and 'Tainted Love' Hitmaker, Dies at 66

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Dave Ball, Soft Cell Co-Founder and 'Tainted Love' Hitmaker, Dies at 66

Soft Cell star Dave Ball, who was behind Tainted Love, dies aged 66

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Soft Cell star Dave Ball, who was behind Tainted Love, dies aged 66

Soft Cell’s Dave Ball dead at 66, bandmate reveals: ‘Been ill for a long while’

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Soft Cell’s Dave Ball dead at 66, bandmate reveals: ‘Been ill for a long while’

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Soft Cell member Dave Ball dies just days after completing final album

Soft Cell star Dave Ball dies aged 66 just days after finishing album

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Soft Cell star Dave Ball dies aged 66 just days after finishing album

David Ball, Half of Groundbreaking Eighties Synth-Pop Duo Soft Cell, Dead at 66

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David Ball, Half of Groundbreaking Eighties Synth-Pop Duo Soft Cell, Dead at 66

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