Singer Alvin Stardust Has Died, Aged 72

Singer Alvin Stardust has died aged 72. The singer and actor's manager confirmed that Stardust passed this morning (October 23) after a short illness. The British pop star is best known for his chart success in the 1970s and 80s with songs like My Coo Ca Choo, Jealous Mind and I Feel Like Buddy Holly. In his heyday: Alvin Stardust pictured in 1975 The former glam rock star had recently been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. Representatives for Stardust confirmed that he died at home with his wife and family around him. The sad news comes just a month after news that he was due to release his first studio album in 30 years this autumn.