TRAGIC END for this legend…

A renowned musician who helped the Beatles get started has died at the age of 86.

The UK was captivated by Frank Ifield in the 1960s. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, according to a friend.

Born in the UK but raised in Australia, Ifield moved back to England in 1959 and quickly rose to fame.

His hits, “I Remember You,” “Lovesick Blues,” “The Wayward Wind,” and “Confessin’ That I Love You,” earned him the number one spot in the UK charts.

Journalist and music historian Glenn A. Baker, a friend of Ifield’s, announced his passing.

Ifield received a guitar as a gift when he was 13, taught himself to play, and soon began writing songs. He was known for his love of yodeling and country music.

To reach the top, Ifield worked tirelessly, releasing 44 records in just six years. He became the best-selling recording artist in Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania.

He introduced his fans to The Beatles, who opened for him after he moved to the UK. He also performed at the Royal Variety Show in 1965 for the late Queen.

In 1986, Ifield contracted pneumonia and required immediate surgery to remove part of a lung. The surgery damaged his vocal cords, halting his music career for years.

In 2005, he wrote about his experiences and contributions.

Four years later, he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his work as an entertainer and his service to the arts.

Ifield is survived by his wife, Myra Ifield, and their two children.