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D:Ream's Peter Cunnah Reunites with Biological Father After 59 Years

2/19/2026

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Peter Cunnah, frontman of D:Ream, has reunited with his biological father, Patrick Hanna.
The 59-year search began in Northern Ireland and ended in Barnsley, England.
Adopted at birth, he learned of his roots from a 1991 letter from Ann McCrea.
A DNA test confirmed his relationship with half-siblings, including Philippa Hanna.
He now lives in Fahan, County Donegal, and continues making music, saying, "Things have only got better."

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Peter Cunnah, frontman of D:Ream, has reunited with his biological father, Patrick Hanna.
The 59-year search began in Northern Ireland and ended in Barnsley, England.
Adopted at birth, he learned of his roots from a 1991 letter from Ann McCrea.
A DNA test confirmed his relationship with half-siblings, including Philippa Hanna.
He now lives in Fahan, County Donegal, and continues making music, saying, "Things have only got better."