Singer Pete Burns has died at the age of 57.

[joggon]

Singer Pete Burns has died at the age of 57.
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The singer-songwriter died on Sunday after suffering a cardiac arrest, his management said.

A statement on Twitter said: "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.
"All of his family and friends are devastated by the loss of our special star."

66Pete Burns has died at the age of 57 Credit: Ian West/PA Wire


The star rose to fame in the 80s with his band Dead Or Alive, known for the 1985 track You Spin Me Round.
In recent years he also appeared on reality television shows such as Celebrity Big Brother, Celebrity Wife Swap and The Body Shocking Show.

The statement from his management said: "He was a true visionary, a beautiful talented soul, and he will be missed by all who loved and appreciated everything he was and all of the wonderful memories he has left us with.
"We have no more words, we will make a further statement when we have had a chance to come to terms with our devastating loss.

"He will live forever in our memories.
"Sending you all our love. Lynne, Michael, Steve."

Preston, the Ordinary Boys frontman who appeared on Celebrity Big Brother alongside the singer in 2006, tweeted: "Heartbroken to hear about Pete Burns. He was a true punk rocker and one of the kindest hearts I've ever know. Gutted.


Television presenter Jamie East said: "So desperately sad to hear about Pete Burns. A true pop icon and a really, really fun fella to work and hang out with. Sleep well buddy."

66Pete Burns has died at the age of 57 Credit: Yui Mok/PA Wire


DJ Matthew Rudd said: "Pete Burns' death is tragic. A showman. Angry, engaging, opinionated, fiery singer, great stage presence, clearly vulnerable. RIP fella."
Davina McCall, who hosted the Celebrity Big Brother series the singer appeared in, said: "So, so sad to hear about Pete Burns... we partied hard in the 90s ... RIP Pete x."

Singer Sinitta wrote: "Rest in Peace @PeteBurnsICON we had some laughs and some tears over the years. You were a sensitive soul and will be missed x"

[willie wacker]

RIP Pete Burns

[tinytimintipp]

Sad news, a very interesting and original guy.

Very true, RIP.

[Sexy Sandy 69]

Love or hate him, you could not fail to remember him. He was well known from the early days of the New Romantic movement & hedonist clubbing scene. RIP Pete Burns.

Sandy x