British rock musician Steve Harley, known as the Cockney Rebel frontman, dies at 73 after a cancer battle.

Harley, born in London and a childhood polio survivor, achieved UK chart-topping success with his music.

He is celebrated for hits like 'Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)' and the album 'The Best Years of Our Lives'.

Harley's contribution to music extended to performing the title song for 'The Phantom of the Opera' musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Tributes pour in from the music industry, with TV presenter Lorraine Kelly, singer-songwriter Mike Batt, and musician Midge Ure honoring his talent.

Sir Rod Stewart, who covered Harley's song, is among the many expressing devastation over Harley's passing.

Harley's legacy includes charity work and continued performances until his health declined, leaving a mark as a 'true working musician'.