Hotel reality TV star Brian Birchall dead at age 67 as family pay tribute

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Hotel boss Brian Birchall, who appeared on a fly-on-the reality docuseries, has died aged 67. Brian had been the deputy manager at Liverpool's Britannia Adelphi when the hotel invited cameras in to film its behind-the-scenes goings on for 1997 series Hotel.

His family confirmed that Brian had died at home on May 13, the Liverpool Echo has reported. The obituary notice read: "Brian was a much loved partner to Alan, a dearly loved brother, uncle and cousin. "Described by so many as a popular and charismatic gentleman, with a fabulous sense of humour and a caring nature. "He will be truly missed by all his family and many friends." Brian retired as general manager in 2009 after 18 years working at the famous hotel and over 40 years in the