Soft Cell's Dave Ball Passes Away at 66
Posted on: October 28th, 2025
Dave Ball, the songwriter, producer, instrumentalist, and co-founder of English synthpop duo Soft Cell, has passed away at the age of 66.
Per The Guardian, representatives for Ball confirmed that he "passed away peacefully in his sleep at his London home on Wednesday." No cause of death has been released as of publication.
Soft Cell vocalist Marc Almond paid tribute to Ball in an Instagram post, describing him as a "wonderfully brilliant musical genius." Almond continued, "Thank you Dave for being an immense part of my life and for the music you gave me. I wouldn't be where I am without you."
(In Memoriam: May 3rd, 1959 - October 22nd, 2025)
Per The Guardian, representatives for Ball confirmed that he "passed away peacefully in his sleep at his London home on Wednesday." No cause of death has been released as of publication.
Soft Cell vocalist Marc Almond paid tribute to Ball in an Instagram post, describing him as a "wonderfully brilliant musical genius." Almond continued, "Thank you Dave for being an immense part of my life and for the music you gave me. I wouldn't be where I am without you."
(In Memoriam: May 3rd, 1959 - October 22nd, 2025)