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Glasgow-born singer Jim Diamond dies aged 63

Diamond was best known for his number one single I Should Have Known Better

Chris Mandle
Saturday 10 October 2015 10:15 BST
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Glasgow-born singer Jim Diamond has died aged 63.

The singer-songwriter was best known for hits including "I Won’t Let You Down", which he sang as the lead singer in the trio PhD, and "I Should Have Known Better", which went to number one in 1984.

He was also known for his involvement in charity singles.

Diamond sang on a cover of "You'll Never Walk Alone" with The Crowd to raise money for the Bradford City stadium fire in 1985.

He also provided vocals for a cover of "Let It Be" as part of Ferry Aid, alongside artists Boy George, Paul McCartney and Kate Bush.

This story will be updated with more details shortly.

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