CELEBRITIES have been paying tribute to Pete Burns after the former Dead Or Alive singer died at the age of 57.
Davina McCall, who hosted the 2006 Celebrity Big Brother series the star appeared in, was among those who tweeted their condolences.
She said: “So, so sad to hear about Pete Burns… we partied hard in the 90s… RIP Pete x.”
George Galloway, who shared the Celebrity Big Brother House with Burns in 2006, said he was “brilliant”.
He tweeted: “Sad to hear of the demise of Pete Burns. He was a cross between Oscar Wilde and Dorothy Parker. You don’t get more brilliant than that. RIP.”
Sad to hear of the demise of Pete Burns. He was a cross between Oscar Wilde and Dorothy Parker. You don’t get more brilliant than that. RIP
— George Galloway (@georgegalloway) October 24, 2016
Boy George said: “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!”
Eighties pop star Marilyn said he was shocked as he saw the singer recently.
“Absolute shock at the news of Pete Burns death…only just saw him…my sincerest wishes to his family, friends, and fans,” he wrote on Twitter.
Preston, the Ordinary Boys frontman who also appeared in the series, tweeted: “Heartbroken to hear about Pete Burns. He was a true punk rocker and one of the kindest hearts I’ve ever know. Gutted.”
Former Ultravox singer Midge Ure said: “We were with the same management back in the day. RIP.”
So so sad to hear about Pete Burns … we partied hard in the 90s … RIP Pete x
— Davina McCall (@ThisisDavina) October 24, 2016
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.”
Comedian Limmy wrote: “Had the pleasure of meeting Pete Burns at a charity do once. He was incredibly down to earth, and VERY funny.”
DJ Matthew Rudd said: “Pete Burns’ death is tragic. A showman. Angry, engaging, opinionated, fiery singer, great stage presence, clearly vulnerable. RIP fella.”
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.”
Tom Parker, from boyband The Wanted, tweeted: “The curse of 2016 strikes again! Pete Burns. A true eccentric. A master of it!”
Wayne Hussey, a former guitarist with Dead Or Alive, currently on tour as singer with The Mission, wrote on Facebook: “I’m sat in a dressing room in Bratislava and just received the devastating news that my ol’ mucker Pete Burns (of Dead Or Alive) has sadly passed away. I can’t believe it.
“Pete was and will remain quite possibly the most naturally talented person I have ever worked with. Always larger than life, which sometimes tended to obscure that fact, with the quickest and most wicked tongue, he was always huge fun to be around. I loved Pete and learnt so much from him.
“Today is indeed a very sad day for me. Pete will always live large, and very fondly, in my memory. RIP, dear friend.”
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