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Pete Burns, the gender-bending lead singer of '80s British new wave band Dead or Alive, has died.

According to a statement posted to his Twitter page, Burns passed away on Sunday from a heart attack. He was 57.

"All of his family and friends are devastated by the loss of our special star," the statement read. "He was a true visionary, a beautiful talented soul and he will be missed by all who loved and appreciated everything he was and all of the [sic] wonderful memories [he] has left is [sic] with."

Dead or Alive scored a smash in 1985 with the song "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)." The song was later interpolated by rapper Flo Rida, who turned it into the 2011 #1 hit "Right Round." In 1986, Dead or Alive scored a second U.S. hit with "Brand New Lover."

The band continued to record on and off for the next three decades. Burns also had a solo career,cheap jordans for sale, and in his native U.K.,cheap real jordans, became a reality TV star thanks to his headline grabbing appearance on "Celebrity Big Brother" in 2006. Burns was well-known for his extensive cosmetic surgery, and appeared in a British TV special called "Pete Burns' Cosmetic Surgery Nightmares."

Burns is survived by his partner,cheap retro jordans,retro new jordans.com, Michael Simpson, and his ex-wife,retro new jordans.com, Lynne Corlett, with whom he remained friendly. Their names appear to be attached to the statement released online.





Hi guys, it's Kyle here. Was asked to send out this tweet on behalf of Steve, Lynn & Michael. #rippeteburns #sadtimes #icon SO SAD!!! pic.twitter.com/rOkAVHsZQg