Searxng/Tony Wilson Hot Chocolate Music Tony Wilson, Hot Chocolate co-founder and writer of 'You Sexy Thing,' dies at 89. The bassist's timeless funk and soul legacy remembered. May 2, 2026 AceShowbiz - The music world mourns the loss of Tony Wilson, the bassist, songwriter, and co-founder of the iconic 1970s British funk and soul group Hot Chocolate. Wilson passed away on April 24 at the age of 89 in his native Trinidad, according to a statement from his family. No cause of death was disclosed at the time of the announcement.