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Tony Thorpe, Rubettes guitarist, dies at 80

Veteran 1970s pop-rock musician and mentor had recently battled health issues.

Published Jul 22, 2026, 5:30 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Tony Thorpe, the guitarist for the popular 1970s pop and rock group The Rubettes, has died.

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