Celebrity friends have paid tribute to David Gest after he died on Tuesday at the age of 62.
The former Celebrity Big Brother star and music producer was found dead in a hotel room in London’s Four Seasons hotel in Canary Wharf.
David Gest has passed away aged 62 (Ian West/PA)
His Big Brother housemates Gemma Collins, Christopher Maloney, Stephanie Davis and Megan McKenna were among the first to tweet their sadness at the sudden news.
He appeared on the most recent series of the reality show, but left after 13 days due to illness.
Absolutely beside myself David Guest I 💗 you so much so so sad to hear this will never forget you X the phone calls I will miss so much RIP
— Gemma Collins (@missgemcollins) April 12, 2016
OMG just found out my great friend @DavidGest2016 has sadly past away. My thoughts are with your family at this time. RIP David x @kymseygr1
— Christopher Maloney (@ChrisMaloney77) April 12, 2016
My heart is broken. Grandad has gone. Last to get photo with him. We made plans and im gutted I won't see you again💔 pic.twitter.com/EuVT4Oadh2
— Stephanie Davis (@Stephdavis77) April 12, 2016
What an amazing man and a pleasure to have had times with u me and jezz gutted! Love u always❤️amazing person heartbroken devastated X
— Stephanie Davis (@Stephdavis77) April 12, 2016
I can't believe the news I've just received we've lost an amazing man my thoughts go out to David Gest's family I'm so lucky I had the…
— Megan McKenna (@Megan_Mckenna_) April 12, 2016
…to meet and get to know him for the short time that I did I'll always remember your funny stories I'll miss you David xxx
— Megan McKenna (@Megan_Mckenna_) April 12, 2016
RIP David Gest…
— John Partridge (@mustbejp) April 12, 2016
Close friends also shared their memories of the personality, who was famously married to Liza Minnelli.
I'm devastated to hear the sad news my dear friend David Gest has died . He was a loyal dear friend to me and he will be so sadly missed
— Lizzie Cundy (@lizziecundy) April 12, 2016
David Gest was a talented producer ,witty man and someone I was proud to call my friend. Shocked to hear of his death.
— Les Dennis (@LesDennis) April 12, 2016
Sad news to report that our friend David Gest has died. More at the @itvnews site. https://t.co/sf5ocvklN8 pic.twitter.com/n5grABTws4
— Loose Women (@loosewomen) April 12, 2016
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