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Denny Laine, co-founder of Wings with Paul McCartney, died Tuesday after battling lung disease, his wife, Elizabeth Hines, confirmed to Fox News Digital. He was 79.
Laine was involved in the formation of two of the biggest rock bands of all time — The Moody Blues and McCartney's Wings.
"My darling husband passed away peacefully early this morning. I was at his bedside, holding his hand as I played his favorite Christmas songs for him," Elizabeth Hines shared on social media. "He’s been singing Christmas songs the past few weeks and I continued to play Christmas songs while he’s been in ICU on a ventilator this past week.
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Denny Laine died Dec. 5 after a long battle with interstitial lung disease. (Michael Putland)
"He and I both believed he would overcome his health setbacks and return to the rehabilitation center and eventually home. Unfortunately, his lung disease, Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), is unpredictable and aggressive; each infection weakened and damaged his lungs."
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Hines added, "He fought everyday. He was so strong and brave, never complained."
She wrote that Laine "was so very thankful to all of you who sent him so much love, support and the many kind words during these past few months of his health crisis-it brought him to tears."
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"My world will never be the same. Denny was an amazingly wonderful person, so loving and sweet to me," Hines wrote. "He made my days colorful, fun and full of life-just like him. Thank you sweetie for loving me, for all the laughter, friendship, fun and for asking me to be your wife. I will love you forever."
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"We are deeply saddened to report the passing of our long term client and dear friend, Denny Laine," his representative shared in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "Denny was as much of a gentleman as he was an icon in the music world. Together with Paul McCartney and Wings, they made music that influenced generations and continues to do so today. We will miss him dearly. May he rest in peace."
Paul McCartney shared fond memories of his time with Denny in a tribute posted on social media.
"Denny was a great talent with a fine sense of humour and was always ready to help other people," the Beatles frontman said. "He will be missed by all his fans and remembered with great fondness by his friends. I send my condolences and best wishes to his wife, Elizabeth and family.
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"Peace and love Denny. It was a pleasure to know you. We are all going to miss you."
Laine, born Brian Frederick Hines, also played in Electric String Band, Balls and Ginger Baker's Air Force, in addition to a solo career.
He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Moody Blues in 2018.
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