Comedian Freddie Starr has died at the age of 76.
The entertainer, who appeared on I’m a Celebrity in 2011, was found dead at his home in Costa Del Sol, Spain, The Sun reported.
His cause of death was not immediately clear but he was reportedly found by a carer at his flat.
The Mersyside-born comic, impressionist, singer and actor had a history of heart problems and asthma.
Police have said that they believe his death was not suspicious and that he died of natural causes.
A neighbour told The Mirror: “He’s been quite ill ever since he moved in and has barely left his apartment since moving in a couple of years ago.”
Starr appeared on ITV’s I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here in 2011, a year after he had recovered from quadruple bypass surgery which followed a heart attack.
The comedian, who has died aged 76, pictured here in 2014 (PA)
After recovering from his operation in 2010 he was forced to pull out of a number of public appearances in 2015 due to a lung condition.
Star was lead singer of pop group the Midniters and also presented game show Beat The Crusher.
He rose to fame in the early 70s after appearing on IT show Opportunity Knocks and the Royal Variety Performance.
The comedian later starred in several hit shows including The Freddie Starr Show.
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