Dead Or Alive singer Pete Burns dies at the age of 57
Singer Pete Burns has died at the age of 57, his manager has confirmed.
A joint statement released on Twitter by his partner, Michael Simpson, his ex-wife, Lynn, and his manager, Steve Coy, 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." Real the full statement below:
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
Merseyside-born Burns founded band Dead or Alive in 1980 but went on to feature in several reality television shows in later life.
The band's biggest hit You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) was released in 1984 and reached Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart in March 1985, logging two weeks at the top.
Click here to view Dead Or Alive's full Official UK Chart history, which includes eight Top 40 singles and three Top 40 albums.
Pete Burns in 1985 (Rex)
Tributes for the star have poured in on Twitter; see a selection below:
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
Dead Or Alive singer Pete Burns, who has died aged 57, discussing his record collection in 1985. pic.twitter.com/YKhe2atcdC
— BBC Archive (@BBCArchive) October 24, 2016
Ah what said news about Pete Burns.. A true Big Brother legend! Thank you for the laughs and the tunes X
— Nikki Grahame (@NikkiGrahame) October 24, 2016
No words. So heartbreaking to hear about Pete Burns passing away. Keep being an icon in the sky, Pete 💗
— Jodie Harsh (@jodieharsh) October 24, 2016
Article image: Rex
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mildredfarts
another sad loss. Youthquake is a great album and they were definitely not one hit wonders. huge in Japan aswell.
Wayne Nevin
Sad news of Pete's passing. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends especially Lynn, Michael and Steve. I ordered the Exclusive Sophisticated Boom Box MMXVI from Amazon back in September and was looking forward to seeing Pete doing the round of interviews and hearing his hilarious wit. The Anthology is a fitting tribute to a True Original.