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David Ball of Soft Cell dies

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Soft Cell's David Ball, synth-pop hitmaker behind 'Tainted Love,' dies at 66
David Ball of Soft Cell, whose delectably sleazy synth-pop arrangement drove that English duo’s 1981 hit “Tainted Love” to the top of the U.K. singles chart, died Wednesday. He was 66.

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Dave Ball, one half of 'Tainted Love' electronic duo Soft Cell, dies at 66
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David Ball, One-Half of Synth-Pop Duo Soft Cell, Dead at 66
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Hitmaker behind iconic ‘80s pop anthem has died: ‘Brilliant musical genius’

David Ball, instrumentalist of Soft Cell and a key player for "Tainted Love," died on Oct. 22, 2025, at age 66.
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