Pete Burns has died unexpectedly of a heart attack aged 57.
The star rose to fame in the 80s in pop band Dead Or Alive who had a massive worldwide hit with "You Spin Me Round." He also appeared in recent years on Celebrity Big Brother.
In a statement on Twitter, Pete’s manager wrote: “It is with the greatest sadness that we have to break the tragic news that our beloved Pete Burns of (Dead Or Alive) died suddenly yesterday of a massive cardiac arrest."
Hi guys, it's Kyle here. Was asked to send out this tweet on behalf of Steve, Lynn & Michael. #rippeteburns #sadtimes #icon SO SAD!!! pic.twitter.com/rOkAVHsZQg
— Pete Burns (@PeteBurnsICON) October 24, 2016
Burns recently appeared on Celebrity Botched Up Bodies.
Tributes have been pouring in from celebrities on Twitter.
Tearful about the passing of @PeteBurnsICON he was one of our great true eccentrics and such a big part of my life! Wow. Hard to believe!
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) October 24, 2016
So so sad to hear about Pete Burns ... we partied hard in the 90s ... RIP Pete x
— Davina McCall (@ThisisDavina) October 24, 2016
Heartbroken to hear about Pete Burns. He was a true punk rocker and one of the kindest hearts I've ever know. Gutted. 💕
— Preston (@samuelpreston) October 24, 2016
Rest in Peace @PeteBurnsICON we had some laughs and some tears over the years .you were a sensitive soul and will be missed x
— Sinitta 19 (@sinittaofficial) October 24, 2016
