David Gest found dead in London Hotel Room

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Famed music producer, manager and reality contestant David Gest has been found dead aged 62 in London's Four Seasons hotel - his death is being treated as unexplained. 

He was revered in the music industry for his close work with Michael Jackson - hear him speak about his production The Life of an Icon above - and also his championing of soul music. 

His close friend Imad Hamdi paid tribute, ""If I may steal the words of one eminent critic, David was a natural star and a genuine celebrity. I will miss him desperately." R.I.P David. 

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