Pete Burns is dead at 57

[Ome]

The Dead Or Alive singer died on Sunday after suffering a “massive cardiac arrest”.

A statement from his management team said: “It is with the greatest sadness that we have to break the tragic news that out 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.

“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 the has left is 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

 

[Alexis]

That's shocking news... I wouldn't say I was a big fan of Pete himself but he did make one of my favourite songs of all time!

 

[Barbara Fan]

57 is young to die and sympathies to his family
but his plastic surgery was very scary and like @Alexis I couldnt say i was a fan of his music

(PS heard a blast from the past on Steve Wright today, Marilyn (remember him??) was appearing with Boy George

 

[Alexis]

57 is young to die and sympathies to his family
but his plastic surgery was very scary and like @Alexis I couldnt say i was a fan of his music

(PS heard a blast from the past on Steve Wright today, Marilyn (remember him??) was appearing with Boy George

Well I wasn't a big fan of all his music but I do love You Spin Me Round.

Marilyn! Ha.. I read recently that he was in a relationship with Gavin Rossdale in the 1980s. Rossdale denied it, but others have confirmed it.

 

[Willie Oleson]

I'm very surprised to read this...maybe his flamboyance seemed immortal.

Looks like it's gonna be a YSMR month, with lots of tribute covers and remixes.

Was this his last song?

 

[Ome]

Well I wasn't a big fan of all his music but I do love You Spin Me Round.

Youthquake was a great pop album, you would probably enjoy.

Here's a little sample

My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me to the Doctor)

Love Come Back to Me

 

[Ome]

Marilyn (remember him??)

His 12" single of "Calling Your Name" is one of my favourtites

He was also part of a big 80s documentary series called Trailblazers, looking very different to his younger days.

 

[Ome]

(PS heard a blast from the past on Steve Wright today, Marilyn (remember him??) was appearing with Boy George

Here he is with Pete Burns

 

[Englishboy]

I will remember him most for his stint in the Big Brother house.

As has been said, 57 is no age to die.

RIP

 

[Willie Oleson]