Ball’s health problems started with an incident where he fell down the stairs at his South London-based residence three years ago. The accident left an impact on his walking. While speaking to Classic ...

David Ball of Soft Cell, whose delectably sleazy synth-pop arrangement drove that English duo’s 1981 hit “Tainted Love” to ...

David Ball, instrumentalist of Soft Cell and a key player for "Tainted Love," died on Oct. 22, 2025, at age 66.

British music producer and instrumentalist Dave Ball, best known for his work in the iconic synth-pop duo Soft Cell, has died at the age of 66.

Soft Cell was together until 1984, but they reunited for albums in 2001 and 2018. Almond posted a tribute on Instagram. “I ...

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Ball’s death comes just weeks after he appeared with Soft Cell for a headlining performance at a U.K. music festival.

Dave Ball, who served as half of the English duo Soft Cell and perhaps best known for the 1981 hit “Tainted Love,” has died.

Dave Ball, one of the founding members of the British synth-pop duo Soft Cell, has passed away at the age of 66. The news was ...

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