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Who was Pete Burns?
Born Peter Jozzeppi Burns on 5 August 1959 in Bebington, Wirral, England, Burns founded Dead or Alive in 1980. The Television Academy records his birth and death dates and lists appearances on programs including Top of the Pops, Wife Swap and Ultimate Big Brother. Television Academy
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Burns was known for flamboyant fashion and an androgynous public style. In a 2007 interview with The Guardian, he described his approach this way: “Everyone’s in drag of some sorts, I don’t give a fuck about gender and drag. I’m not trying to be a girl by putting on a dress – gender is separated by fabric. I was brought up with an incredible amount of freedom and creativity. Society has put certain constraints on things.” The Guardian
How did Pete Burns die?
Burns died on Sunday, 23 October 2016, aged 57. The Guardian reported that he died of cardiac arrest; ITV’s report relayed a statement describing a “massive cardiac arrest.” These are contemporary reports of the cause. ITV said the statement came from manager Steve Coy and included Burns’s partner Michael Simpson and former wife Lynne Corlett. The Guardian · ITV News
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A joint statement said: “All of his family and friends are devastated by the loss of our special star. He was a true visionary, a beautiful talented soul and will be missed by all those who loved and appreciated everything he was and all of the wonderful memories he has left us with.” ITV News
What was Pete Burns famous for?
Dead or Alive and “You Spin Me Round”
Burns formed Dead or Alive in 1980. The group released “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” in 1984; it reached number one on the UK Official Singles Chart in March 1985 and stayed there for two weeks. Official Charts Company
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Youthquake and the band’s chart record
The song appeared on Dead or Alive’s 1985 album Youthquake, which reached number nine in the UK and number 31 on the US Billboard chart, according to The Guardian. The Official Charts Company records eight UK Top 40 singles and three Top 40 albums for the band. Other Dead or Alive hits included “Lover Come Back to Me,” “In Too Deep” and “Brand New Lover.” The Guardian · Official Charts Company
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Burns reached a new television audience through Celebrity Big Brother in 2006, finishing fifth. His television appearances also included music and reality programs, as listed by the Television Academy. Television Academy
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