David Gest

Reality star David Gest died after suffering a stroke, his US lawyer has confirmed. The 62-year-old former husband of Liza Minnelli was found dead in London’s Four Seasons Hotel in April by concerned hotel staff, after he had not been seen for two days.

David Gest death in April was caused by a stroke

Speaking to The Sun, US attorney Edward Bearman, who has been dealing with Gest’s estate, said: “I’ve been told David died from a stroke.” Gary Veazey, the executor Gest’s will also added: “He died of a stroke.”

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A tour of Britain arranged by the late entertainer David Gest before his death is to go ahead as planned, it has been confirmed.

The entertainer and producer died in his hotel room in Canary Wharf in London on April 12th, at the age of 62. His funeral was being held today in London, and the tour that he had arranged to take place in the summer was confirmed as going as scheduled.

Guest performers on the dates, which run from the 1st to the 13th of July, include Dina Carroll, Melba Moore, Russell Thompkins Jr and Peabo Bryson, with ‘Band of Gold’ singer Freda Payne acting as compere for the shows.

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Entertainer, producer and reality television star David Gest has died at the age of 62. A statement by the American star’s friend confirmed the news on Tuesday (April 12th).

Gest was discovered dead in his hotel room at the Four Seasons in Canary Wharf, London. The cause of death has not been confirmed, but police do not believe that there are any suspicious circumstances. The star was known to have long-term health problems with respiration, which had forced him to quit the ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ house three months ago.

Describing him as a “huge talent”, his friend and former bodyguard Imad Handi released a short statement on Tuesday that read: “It is with great sadness that I can confirm that David Gest has died today.”

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Even if you don't watch the show, you can't help but know exactly what's going on in the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house. It's become one of the most dramatic shows on TV for all the wrong reasons; with death, racism, sexual tension penetrating the air, it's no wonder two contestants have already walked.

Stephanie Davis has created a firestorm

So, the drama kicked off with UKIP spokesman Winston McKenzie predictably annoying the public with his views on same-sex relationships and same-sex adoption, and he eventually got a formal warning from Big Brother not for putting across his bigoted views, but for making Nancy Dell'Olio feel uncomfortable with his sexual advances. Though neither can cause any drama now since they have both been evicted.

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David Gest has become the second housemate to walk out of this year’s ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ house, following Jonathan Cheban’s exit last week. Gest had been one of the favourites to win the series, but has now left ‘due to medical reasons’.

David Gest has left the ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ house.

On Sunday night’s episode David was seen resting in a special room, with a Channel 5 spokesperson explaining: ‘David has been unwell and given time to rest and recuperate in Big Brother’s spare bedroom within the house.’

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‘Celebrity Big Brother’ has become embroiled in a new controversy, with viewers accusing the program makers of exploiting David Bowie’s death for a ratings boost after housemates had become involved in a row after misunderstanding who had actually died.

The late rock star’s first wife, Angie, is one of the contestants on the Channel 5 reality show this year, and was informed of her former husband’s passing by the ‘CBB’ team off air. Which some felt was bad enough, despite her decision to stay in the show.

'CBB' contestants thought that fellow housemate David Gest had died, rather than David Bowie

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Yes, it's that time again; 'Celebrity Big Brother' is set to bring another set of semi-celebrities together for another stretch of high tensions, mind games, tears and tantrums, and potential love affairs. The line-up was leaked ahead of the official announcement, but it turns out that the rumours are true for this year's set.

Gemma Collins goes from 'I'm A Celeb...' to 'Celebrity Big Brother'

This year's group consists of soap actors, reality stars, international socialites and, for good measure, a politician. Most of them are cast-offs from 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here', though 'Big Brother' could prove to be even more of a rough ride than the jungle - even despite being well fed.

Continue reading: Gemma Collins Leads Line-Up For 'Celebrity Big Brother' 2016