‘Vince created a musical legacy,’ his loved ones wrote (Picture: Rex)

Vince Hill, best-known for his 1967 recording of the song Edelweiss from The Sound of Music, has died aged 89.

The announcement of Hill’s death was shared on his website, in a message that was titled: ‘Cheers Vince… here’s to you.’

The statement read: ‘Sadly we have to share news none of us want to hear… We’re very sorry to have to tell you Vince has left us.’

The message outlined that Hill ‘passed peacefully’ at his home in Henley on the afternoon of Saturday July 22.

‘Vince created a musical legacy… He and his tunes will remain forever in our hearts,’ it continued.

‘One of a kind. Thank you for the music Vince. And for being such a wonderful guy. Loved universally.’

The statement asked that Hill’s fans give his family and friends time ‘to come to terms with their loss’, before urging everyone to raise a glass to the late ‘legend’.

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‘Vince created a musical legacy,’ his loved ones wrote.