Famous faces and friends of Peter Stringfellow have paid tribute to the nightclub owner following his death from cancer at the age of 77.
Stringfellow died in the early hours of Thursday morning after spending time in hospital following a secret battle with cancer.
He is survived by his wife Bella and his four children Rosabella, Angelo, Karen and Scott.
Many of the nightclub owners famous friends have taken to social media to pay tribute to a "terrific guy" who was "very warm company".
His publicist, Matt Glass, said: 'It's very sad news. He passed away in the early hours of this morning. It was kept very private, he didn't want to tell. He wanted to keep it a secret.'
BBC Radio presenter Tony Blackburn tweeted a tribute, calling Stringfellow a "terrific guy who lived life to the full" who was "a wonderful person to be with".
Blackburn added: "He was always full of fun and to me was a big part of he 60's and 70's. R.I.P. Peter x."
So sorry to hear that Peter Stringfellow has died at the age of 77.He was a terrific guy who lived life to the full and was a wonderful person to be with.He was always full of fun and to me was a big part of he 60's and 70's .R.I.P. Peter x
— Tony Blackburn (@tonyblackburn) June 7, 2018
Comedy actress Su Pollard, who knew Stringfellow and had worked with him, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "He was a fantastic role model for other entrepreneurs.
"When he was in the room - for a start, I used to think he was so handsome, I love men with long hair - he was lovely.
"I liked him because he was always warm, he could have probably been in showbiz in another area, but he chose to be an entrepreneur."
Pollard added: "You miss people that are large, and are givers. He gave of himself such a lot. He was a great person to be around, I feel for his family."
Former boxing champion Frank Bruno was also among those to pay tribute to Stringfellow.
He tweeted: "I met this man a few times over the years. A great guy & king of the discos. My thoughts are with his family."
RIP Peter Stringfellow, I met this man a few times over the years. A great guy & king of the discos. My thoughts are with his family 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/5P1cUaSbRg
— Frank Bruno MBE (@frankbrunoboxer) June 7, 2018
TV personality Calum Best tweeted that he has "so many amazing memories" with the club magnate, adding: "From when I first came to UK and he took care of me for years in his club to staying with him and his family in Spain.
"Rest in peace friend, my thoughts r with ur family. No doubt a legacy will live on."
RIP Peter Stringfellow , so many amazing memories I have with this man , from when I first came to UK and he took care of me for years in his club to staying with him and his family in Spain . Rest in peace friend, my thoughts r with ur family . No doubt a legacy will live on .
— Calum Best Official (@CalumBest) June 7, 2018
Peter Stringfellow is the reason I only ever wear leopardskin briefs. RIP
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) June 7, 2018
RIP Peter Stringfellow, King of the Clubs.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 7, 2018
A warm, funny, kind & incredibly generous guy.
Thanks for all the laughs, Pete. pic.twitter.com/SNt0fuPwR3
Peter you will be missed . Sending thoughts to his family xx #RIPPeterStringfellow @GMB https://t.co/9b3gzc99qs
— Kate Garraway (@kategarraway) June 7, 2018
