Nick Kamen’s partner reveals his cause of death in touching tribute to ‘inspiring’ former singer

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Nick Kamen’s partner of 15 years has paid tribute to the model and singer, who died on Wednesday (5 May). Kamen, who was 59, famously appeared in a 1985 Levis 501 commercial that saw him strip in a launderette to Marvin Gaye’s “I Heard It Through the Grapevine”.

Following the success of the advert, he collaborated with Madonna on the song “Each Time You Break My Heart”. Now, Kamen’s partner Lucinda Cary has spoken out following his death, telling Mail Online: “Nick was an amazing man and he died with a lot of dignity and respect. ”Cary revealed that Kamen died after being diagnosed with incurable cancer three years ago. “Nick was an incredible person, and it was really inspiring to be around him during his illness,” she continued.