David Guest is dead..for real this time

David Gest has died at the age of 62.

The producer was found dead at the Four Seasons hotel in Westferry Circus, London.

“It is with great sadness that I can confirm that David Gest has died today,” his friend Imad Handi confirmed.

“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.

“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 statement from the Metropolitan Police read: “Police were called at 10:17hrs 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.”