Beloved member of Glasgow's Deacon Blue sadly died

The band announced that James Prime passed away this morning (Thursday, June 19).

In a post on social media, the much-loved band revealed that the 64-year-old, from East Ayrshire, tragically died after a short struggle with cancer.

James Prime (Image: X) It comes after the group revealed earlier this month that the keyboard player was 'seriously ill and undergoing care' in hospital.

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Dear friends, We announce with great sadness that our brother James Prime passed away this morning after a short struggle with cancer. Thank you so much for the messages of support that you shared over the last two weeks, they meant so much to Jim, his family & us. With love, DBx pic.twitter.com/Db2wCkbEIj

— Deacon Blue (@deaconbluemusic) June 19, 2025

In a statement on X, they said: "Dear friends, we announce with great sadness that our brother James Prime passed away this morning after a short struggle with cancer.

"Thank you so much for the messages of support that you shared over the last two weeks, they meant so much to Jim, his family & us.

"With love, DBx."

Deacon Blue are a well-known Scottish pop-rock band that formed in Glasgow in 1985. 

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Prime helped form the group 40 years ago, alongside Ricky Ross, Lorraine McIntosh, Dougie Vipond, Ewen Vernal, and the late Graeme Kelling.

James remained part of the band up until his death on Thursday, June 19, with Ricky, Lorraine, Dougie, Gregor Philp, and Lewis Gordon.

The rockers are known for their tunes, including Real Gone Kid, Dignity, Fergus Sings The Blues, Chocolate Girl, and Twist and Shout.

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