Richard Darbyshire, the lead singer of the 1980s pop band Living in a Box, has died at the age of 65. His family confirmed that he passed away on Monday, 10 November. Darbyshire joined Living in a Box in 1985, alongside drummer Anthony 'Tich' Critchlow and keyboardist Marcus Vere. The band, formed in Sheffield, achieved international success with their debut single, also titled "Living in a Box," released in 1987. After leaving the band in 1989 due to artistic differences stemming from changes at their record label, Darbyshire continued to pursue a solo career. His debut solo album, "How Many Angels," was released in 1994 and featured contributions from singer Lisa Stansfield, who co-wrote two tracks and provided backing vocals. In a heartfelt statement on social media, bandmates Marcus and Tich expressed their sorrow, stating, "It is with immense sadness that we have to announce the passing of Richard Darbyshire, founder member and lead singer with Living In A Box from 1987-1990. Richard was an incredible talent - what a voice!" They praised his vocal range and songwriting skills, noting, "In some ways Richard was the most reluctant of 'pop stars', always eschewing the limelight that inevitably came with the success we had." The band reformed in 2016 with replacement vocalist Kenny Thomas and are currently touring with Bryan Chambers as their third singer. Before his death, Darbyshire was actively involved in songwriting workshops in London. He is survived by his wife, vocal coach Sonia Jones. The family has not disclosed the cause of death but stated, "We are all very sad but his memory and songs will live on." Tributes have poured in from fans on social media, with one user remarking, "Another sad loss for the music industry with the announcement that original Living In A Box frontman Richard Darbyshire has passed away. Give one of their hits a spin today. R.I.P. Richard Darbyshire." Darbyshire's legacy as a talented musician and songwriter will be remembered by fans and fellow artists alike.