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David Gest Dead: A Look Back At His Life In Pictures

And what a life he led.
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Entertainment Editor, HuffPost UK

With a failed marriage to Liza Minnelli, appearances on two huge UK reality shows, and a career as a music producer, David Gest had led a rather colourful life before news of his death broke on Tuesday (12 April). 

The showbiz world was shocked to learn that his body was found in a London hotel room, with his cause of death unconfirmed. 

Celebrity friends have already begun paying tribute to David, while fans are also remembering one of his most memorable moments during his stint on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!'.

As we celebrate his life, take a look back at some of his most defining pictures in the gallery below. Just tap the first picture to launch the slideshow. 

David Gest: Life In Pics
(01 of12)
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THE WEDDING OF LIZA MINNELLI AND DAVID GEST AT THE MARBLE COLLEGIATE CHURCH, FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 17 MAR 2002 (credit:Rex)
(02 of12)
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Milton Berle, Janet Leigh, David Gest American Cinema Awards Hall of Fame May 31, 1992 Milton Berle, Janet Leigh, David Gest. American Cinema Awards Hall of Fame. (credit:Rex)
(03 of12)
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Liza Minnelli and David Gest Liza Minnelli and Husband David Gest, Lanesborough Hotel, London, Britain - Jun 2003 (credit:Rex)
(04 of12)
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I'm A Celebrity contestants (clockwise from back left) Jason Donovan, Scott Henshall, David Gest, Toby Anstis, Matt Willis, Myleene Klass, Lauren Booth, Phina Oruche, Jan Leeming and Faith Brown 'I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here' TV Programme, Surfers Paradise, Australia - 12 Nov 2006 (credit:Rex)
(05 of12)
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David Gest with crocodiles during 'Flash Flood' Bushtucker Trial 'I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here' TV Programme, Australia - 14 Nov 2006 (credit:Rex)
(06 of12)
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David Gest after his eviction 'I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here' TV Programme, Australia - 01 Dec 2006 (credit:Rex)
(07 of12)
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David Gest signing his new autobiography 'Simply the Gest' in WHSmith at the Brent Cross shopping centre David Gest 'Simply the Gest' book signing, WHSmith, Brent Cross shopping centre, London, Britain - 20 Apr 2007 (credit:Rex)
(08 of12)
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The Judges are David Ian, Brian Friedman, Sinitta and David Gest 'Grease is the Word' TV Programme, London, Britain, - 28 Apr 2007 (credit:Rex)
(09 of12)
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David Gest's collection of Entertainment Memorabilia at Bonham's Auction House, London, Britain - 21 Nov 2007 (credit:Rex)
(10 of12)
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David Gest. Motown Legends at the Oxford Union, Oxford, Britain - 09 Feb 2013 (credit:Rex)
(11 of12)
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David Gest enters the Celebrity Big Brother House at Elstree Studios on January 5, 2016 (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
(12 of12)
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David Gest and Linda Robson 'Loose Women' TV show, London, Britain - 26 Jan 2016 (credit:Rex)

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