The entertainer David Gest has been found dead in the Four Seasons hotel in Canary Warf, London. He was 62-years-old.
His death was confirmed by a statement from his friend and former bodyguard, Imad Handi. Mr Handi said: “It is with great sadness that I can confirm that David Gest has died today.
“David was truly larger than life. He was not just a huge talent and a dear friend but a showbiz icon.
"A post-mortem will be held in due course. Next of kin are in the process of being informed."
The producer and TV personality sparked concerns for his health in the Celebrity Big Brother house in January when he was placed into a separate room to rest after becoming unwell. He then had to leave the house after just 13 days due to unspecified medical reasons.
Now that manic episode on Celebrity Big Brother where Tiffany Pollard ended up in hysterics after mishearing Angie Bowie's sad news that her ex-husband David had died are particularly eerie.
