David Gest's 'Celebrity Big Brother' housemates have lead the tributes to the late star.
It was confirmed that the music producer had been found dead in a London hotel room on Tuesday (12 April), aged 62.
After news of his passing broke, many stars took to Twitter to honour David.
Those included the likes of Stephanie Davis, Gemma Collins, Scotty T and Darren Day, who all appeared on the most recent series of 'CBB' alongside David in January.
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
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
So tragic to hear....David guest you will always be in my thoughts & my heart it was a pleasure knowing you! Rest in peace mate
— Scotty T (@ScottGShore) April 12, 2016
Heaven has gained another angel &our sky a bright night star. Love you dearly my friend & I will miss you very much pic.twitter.com/tNPy9Y2l7J
— Danniella Westbrook (@westbrookdanni) 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
I'm devastated to hear about my dear friend David Gest. I love and miss you mate. Heaven will be a brighter place x pic.twitter.com/A3WP70hC4v
— Darren Day (@DarrenDOfficial) April 12, 2016
RIP David Gest...
— John Partridge (@mustbejp) 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
I can't put it words how truly sad I'm to hear that the wonderful @DavidGest2016 past away. One of the best people I got to know in my life
— Kristina Rihanoff (@KRihanoff) April 12, 2016
Those stars who appeared alongside David on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' in 2006, also paid their respects:
Never have I lost a best friend before and this pain hurts harder than anything I've ever experienced. RIP David Gest, I love you brother.X
— Dean Gaffney (@deangaffney1) April 12, 2016
David Guest, a wonderfully kind, extremely generous and special man. #RIP
— Myleene Klass (@KlassMyleene) April 12, 2016
Many other of his celebrity friends also shared some kind words:
So shocked to hear the passing of @DavidGest2016 RIP David ❤️
— Katie Price (@MissKatiePrice) April 12, 2016
So so sad to hear about David G. My crazy friend. What an absolute shock. You will be missed you talented man.
— Peter Andre (@MrPeterAndre) April 12, 2016
So sad to hear the news about David Gest . Really sad news. Xx #RipDavid
— Rylan Clark-Neal (@Rylan) April 12, 2016
So shocked and sad to hear that our friend David Gest has died. Hasn't quite sunk in xxx
— Denise Welch (@RealDeniseWelch) 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
RIP David Gest
— Kay Burley (@KayBurley) April 12, 2016
So very sad .. @DavidGest2016 was such fun to be around. The best stories and gossip, ALWAYS smiling and never a bad word about anyone
— Phillip Schofield (@Schofe) April 12, 2016
Shocked and very sad to hear about David Gest. A good friend and so many great memories.
— James Bourne (@JamesBourne) April 12, 2016
In total shock about David Gest passing away .. I'll miss you my friend #gutted x
— KAV (@kavana_official) April 12, 2016
David was about to embark on a UK tour, titled ‘David Gest Is Not Dead But Alive With Soul’ - a reference to the now infamous ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ mix-up, which saw Tiffany Pollard confuse Gest with Angie Bowie’s ex-husband David.
David won himself thousands of new fans on the show, but was forced to quit due to serious ill-health.
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