Gary Walker has died at the age of 83. He was the last surviving member of the legendary rock band, 'The Walker Brothers.' He reportedly suffered a stroke toward the end of 2025 and passed away on March 1, 2026.
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Interestingly, Gary's surname wasn't Walker. He was born Gary Leeds. However, when he met John Walker, real name John Maus, and Scott Walker, real name Scott Engel in 1964, he was convinced to change his name to Gary Walker.
Gary's death was announced in a Facebook statement by a friend of Gary's wife, Barbara Leeds, as reported by The Daily Mail.
"Our beloved Gary passed away this evening and I know you will all join me in sending our deepest sympathy and love to all the members of the Leeds family and their close friends. Gary was the loveliest of guys and I take comfort in the knowledge that all of you here, with your love and messages on his birthdays and at Christmas, made him very, very happy that you all still cared and loved him just as much as you always have."
Gary, John and Scott all moved from California to London in 1965. They quickly rose to fame with the hit "Make It Easy On Yourself." However, it was their song "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore" which helped them crack the American music scene.
Gary Walker Had Solo Success in Japan
The Walker Brothers split up in 1968. They reunited in 1975, working together for a further three years before calling it quits. Following the group's disbanding, Gary formed his own group, 'Gary Walker and the Rain.'
That group gained popularity in Japan. They released a total of 10 songs, with "Spooky" being the most popular. Gary also had two solo releases while 'The Walker Brothers' were at the height of their fame. "You Don't Love Me" and "Twinkie-Lee" were both released in 1966. That was the same year England last won the World Cup. Therefore, 1966 was a memorable year for those alive at the time.
Currently, no details regarding Gary's impending funeral have been released. That information will likely remain private for family and close friends.
