Mr Reilly's family confirmed in a statement the sad news that he had died. 'With sad hearts, the family of Liam Reilly, musician, songwriter and front-man of Bagatelle, wish to confirm that he passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home on January 1, 2021,' read the statement. 'We know that his many friends and countless fans around the world will share in our grief as we mourn his loss, but celebrate the extraordinary talent of the man whose songs meant so much to so many. 'We ask that you respect the family's privacy at this difficult time.' The band was formed in 1978 in a flat in Bray, with two of its members being from the town - Ken Doyle and the late John O'Brien. Over more than 40 years, Dundalk man Liam Reilly and Bagatelle had many hits including Summer in Dublin, Trump Card, Streets of New York, and Second Violin.