Singer Pete Burns dies of heart attack at age 57

FILE - In this file photo dated Dec. 21, 2012, showing singer of the band Dead or Alive, Pete Burns in concert in London. Burns died on Sunday Oct. 23, 2016, after suffering a cardiac arrest, according to a statement from his management. The Dead or Alive band gained some chart success and known for his non-conformist style, Pete Burns was considered a pop icon. (Ian West / PA FILE via AP)

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The Associated Press
Published Tuesday, October 25, 2016 6:42AM EDT

LONDON -- Pete Burns, singer with the band Dead or Alive that had success in the 1980s, has died after suffering a heart attack. He was 57.

The singer's management said in a statement that Burns died suddenly on Sunday.

He was best known for his 1985 dance hit "You Spin Me Round" and his appearances on reality TV shows including "Celebrity Big Brother" and "Celebrity Wife Swap."

Burns became famous in the 1980s when Dead or Alive attracted wide attention with a string of successful singles.

Singer Boy George and others paid tribute to Burns Tuesday. Boy George called Burns "one of our great true eccentrics."