Britain’s Got Talent star who performed in final alongside David Walliams dies aged 51 as tributes flood in
A BRITAIN’s Got Talent star who performed in the final alongside David Walliams had died aged 51 – as tributes flood in.
Will Read died at his Macclesfield home on August 7 with his friend and brother by his side following a battle with cancer.
The Cheshire musician was best known for his part in Britain’s Got Talent comedy act The Showbears.
The group stole the show with their sparkly sailor suits in the live semi-final in 2012.
Judge David Walliams joined in their surprise guest act in that year’s final.
Read later joined Gloria Estefan’s band on her 2013 European tour, travelling to countries including Belgium and Switzerland.
Paying tribute on Facebook, one friend said: “Sleep peacefully Will, what a beautiful soul you were.”
Another said: “Such a great friend and a loveable character. You will be missed. Rest easy my friend.”
The singer’s obituary notice reads: “Will aged 51 years of Macclesfield, peacefully passed away on Wednesday 7th August 2024.
“Dearly loved son of Kate, much loved brother of Tom, cherished brother in law of Marianne and fabulous uncle of Jimmy and Liam.
“Will was an accomplished musician excelling in percussion, drum and vocals.
“He toured with Gloria Estefan and crusied the world as a musical director in his sucessful career.
“He will be greatly missed by all his family, many friends and colleagues.”
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