Soft Cell star David Ball leaves £2.5m to his children following his death aged 66 just days after finishing final album with bandmate Marc Almond
David Ball, the Soft Cell musician, left an estate valued at about £2.5 million to his children after his death aged 66. The news highlights the financial legacy of one half of the influential synth-pop duo, whose work included the hit ‘Tainted Love’.
Ball reportedly died only days after completing Soft Cell’s final album with his bandmate Marc Almond. The timing gives added significance to the release, presenting it as one of his last major creative projects.
- David Ball left an estimated £2.5 million to his children.
- He died aged 66 after completing Soft Cell’s final album.
- His final work with Marc Almond was finished days before his death.