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Burns, who had a hit with You Spin Me Round in 1984 and appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2006, died on Sunday.
“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.”
Other stars paid tribute to the singer on Twitter, with TV presenter Davina McCall writing: “So so sad to hear about Pete Burns… we partied hard in the 90s… RIP Pete x”. Ordinary Boys frontman Preston, who also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother with Burns, said: “Heartbroken to hear about Pete Burns. He was a true punk rocker and one of the kindest hearts I’ve ever know. Gutted.”
Spandau Ballet co-founder Steve Norman tweeted: “Rest peacefully, Pete,” while ABC frontman Martin Fry said: “RIP Pete Burns One of the greats has gone”.
1980s pop star Marilyn wrote: “Absolute shock at the news of Pete Burns death…only just saw him…my sincerest wishes to his family, friends, and fans.”
Burns appeared on reality television shows Celebrity Wife Swap and The Body Shocking Show in recent years.
Politician George Galloway, who was on Celebrity Big Brother with Burns, 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”.