Legendary English songwriter Tom Springfield has died at the age of 88.
The singer and guitarist was regarded as the unofficial 'fifth Seeker' as he wrote many of the Australian folk band's hits, including Georgy Girl, The Carnival is Over and A World of Our Own.
It was announced on Saturday that Springfield had passed away on July 27, just ten days before The Seekers' frontwoman Judith Durham died aged 79.
The news was announced on the Facebook page for Tom's late sister, the iconic soul singer Dusty Springfield.
'We are very saddened to have had confirmation from his solicitor that Dusty's brother, Tom, passed away at home in London on July 27,' the post read.
'Being a very private person, the news somehow went under the radar and has only now come to light.'
