Steve Strange, lead singer of Visage, has died aged 55.
He died of a heart attack in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt, his record label confirmed. A statement from August Day records read:
"We are extremely saddened to announce that Steve Strange died at 11.15 local time on Thursday 12th February 2015 in Sharm El Sheik International Hospital, Egypt. Steve died in his sleep, of Heart Failure. Steve's family, band members and friends are all distraught at this sudden news of his untimely death. Steve’s family request privacy at this extremely difficult time."
Steven John Harrington was born May 28 1959 in Newbridge, Wales. It was in nearby Caerphilly that he saw the Sex Pistols, who inspired him to pursue a career in music.
Strange moved to London and was in various bands before he formed Visage. They helped to spearhead the New Romantic movement with their hit single, Fade To Grey, in 1981.
Artists such as Boy George, Simon Le Bon and Billy Idol have already posted online paying tribute to the late singer.
Heartbroken about the death of my friend Steve Strange. So bloody sad. Such a big part of my life!
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