Updated: 27 May 2021, 22:38
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Milli Vanilli s real singer John Davis is dead at the age of 65 after a Covid-19 battle as his daughter remembers his happy spirit.
Milli Vanilli was faced with scandal when it was revealed that the two singers weren t really singing any of the tracks, but they were simply the face of the group.
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John was one of the original voices behind the group Milli VanilliCredit: Redferns
John s daughter, Jasmin, revealed the news in a Facebook post, writing: My dad passed away this evening [May 24] through the coronavirus. He made a lot of people happy with his laughter and smile, his happy spirit, love and especially through his music.
Real Milli Vanilli singer John Davis dies of COVID-19 at 66 TODAY 1 day ago Variety
John Davis, one of the real voices behind infamous music group Milli Vanilli, has died of coronavirus. He was 66. My dad passed away this evening through the coronavirus, Davis daughter Jasmin posted to Facebook on May 24. He made a lot of people happy with his laughter and smile, his happy spirit, love and especially through his music. He gave so much to the world! Please give him the last round of applause. We will miss him dearly.
German-French duo Milli Vanilli, with Rob Pilatus and Fabrice Morvan, was created by music producer Frank Farian. Their debut album, titled All Or Nothing, released in Europe in 1988 and was repackaged as Girl You Know It s True in 1989 in the U.S. The dance pop synth album was a smash hit, selling 11 million copies. Popular tracks included Girl You Know It s True, Blame It On The Rain and Babe Don t Forget My Number.