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Jason Rae

  • 31 years old
  • Male
  • Born Oct 19, 1976
  • Died Mar 22, 2008
  • Leeds, United Kingdom
Jason was a friend and a great saxophonist who will be truly missed.
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Jason Rae


Jason Rae, musician husband of singer Corinne Bailey Rae, has been discovered dead from a suspected drug overdose, numerous reports have said.


The body of Jason Rae was discovered in a flat in Leeds, England, on Saturday. The 32-year-old was a saxophonist with the Haggis Horns.


A post mortem examination on Rae carried out proved inconclusive. Police said they were awaiting the results of toxicology reports.


Officers investigating the surprise death of Jason Rae say that they have arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of supplying controlled drugs.


He has been released on bail pending further inquiries, West Yorkshire Police have said. More details on this story as it develops.

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Phyllis Mar 14, 2010

Corinne,

my sincere condolences to you and your family of freinds and well wishers for your loss of a trememndous saxophonist Jason Rae. Death has a way of allowing our lives to settle and I just wanted to say that you are one of the best, and greatest songwriters of a long time. Please allow yourself to grieve the love you had, but awaken to a life filled we memories and laughter. I understand that he was a funny and loving soul and for that I wish you well. Although I have only seen and heard you two together, I never was in the company of his wonderful music. Allow him to be your inspiration and continue to share what he gave you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time Corinne. A fan

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Morvan Olivier Nov 25, 2009

Mademoiselle,
Ne permettez pas que le sort décide pour vous. Don't give up.
Vous avez, ici-bas, une tâche : celle de rendre les gens heureux, plus sensibles et meilleurs grâce à l'émotion que vous faites passer par votre présence, dans vos textes et vos mélodies.
"Don't give up". Parceque Je suis sûr que l'idée vous est venue d'arrêter tout.

Je vous est vu le 8 Mars 2007 à Paris, au Grand Rex. Votre présence était simplement incandescente, familière et douce.
Nous vous attendrons, moi et d'autres à Paris, lorsque vous serez guérie.
Nous vous ferons alors le meilleur accueil.

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Nadee Apr 10, 2008

Words can never say enough but prayers go a long way. Mine are with you and your family as you grieve the lost of your husband. Never heard his music but I felt as if I knew him through your songs. You once said he was the inspiration of some of your songs and that touched my heart. I could feel the love, the closeness. I know you will continue to keep that part of him alive in your heart forever! Let his star continue to cross your sky. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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helen johns Apr 10, 2008

This is a terrible shock & great loss.Jason was v.funny & lovely man with a great talent.Im a friend of the band & i saw every haggis horns gig through 9 months of my pregnancy.They rocked the house & i danced my way to a smooth birth! I only wish i had seen him more.Thanks jase,you shall be missed.My heart goes out to corrine. all my love helen

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