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Britain's Got Talent star dead - as tributes pour in for musician who performed with David Walliams
Britain's Got Talent star Will Read has died, it was revealed today.The 51-year-old toured with Gloria Estefan and performed alongside David Walliams on the ITV show as part of musical act The Showbears.The group appeared in sparkly sailor suits in BGT's live semi-final back in 2012 with comedian David also joining them on stage in a matching costume during that year's final. Will, who was from Macclesfield, is reported to have died at hope on August 7 with his brother Tom and friend at his side following a battle with cancer, with one friend saying on Facebook: "Sleep peacefully Will, what a beautiful soul you were." An obituary notice for the star described him as an "accomplished musician excelling in percussion, drum and vocals" saying he cruised the world as a musical director on ships.
