Pete Burns passes on aged 57

Normal Bates. Updated October 24th, 2016

News reaches us from Pete Burns’ manager that he’s sadly passed on from 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

Statement from management team transcribed as the screen grab might be too small on mobile:

It is with the greatest sadness that we have to break the tragic news that our belevoed Pete Burns (of Dead Or Alive), died suddenly yesterday of a massive cardiac arrest.

All of his family and friends are devestated 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 he has left with us.

We have no more words, we will make a further statement when we have had a chance to com to terms with our devestating loss.

He will live forever in our memoriers.

X Lynne, Michael, Steve X

We’re choosing to remember Pete with his hi-nrg classic You Spin Me Right Round, probably the greatest record the much maligned Stock Aitken Waterman production team ever made.

Here’s to you Pete.