Soft Cell founder Dave Ball left just over £2 million in his will, following his death at the age of 66. Dave "passed away peacefully in his sleep at his London home" on October 22, 2025. "Dave's music is better than ever - his tunes, his hooks unmistakably Soft Cell. We have always been self-referential to the Soft Cell story and myths and this album in many ways will close that circle for us. "Thank you Dave for being an immense part of my life and for the music you gave me.