TV star and music producer David Gest found dead

Reality TV star David Gest, the former husband of Liza Minnelli, has died in a London hotel aged 62.
Reality TV star and music producer David Gest has died aged 62Reality TV star and music producer David Gest has died aged 62
Reality TV star and music producer David Gest has died aged 62

The former Celebrity Big Brother star was married to Minnelli from 2002-2003, but they only officially divorced in 2007.

He was also known for being a close friend of the late Michael Jackson.

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The TV personality gained a following in the United Kingdom recently when he appeared on Celebrity Big Brother.

Friend Imad 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.

“I know he will be missed by millions of fans around the world, and particularly in Britain, who came to love his charm and blistering one-liners.

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“If I may steal the words of one eminent critic, David was a natural star and a genuine celebrity. I will miss him desperately.”

A Scotland Yard spokesman said: “Police were called at 10.17 on Tuesday 12 April to the Four Seasons hotel, in Westferry Circus, E14, to reports of an unexplained death of a man in his 60s. London Ambulance Service were called to the scene. Life was pronounced extinct at the hotel.

“A post-mortem will be held in due course. Next of kin are in the process of being informed.”