Eurovision star Colin Gibb has died aged 70.
The Black Lace singer tragically passed away on Sunday, just days after announcing his retirement to his fans.
His heartbroken wife Sue Kelly paid a heartfelt tribute to her beloved husband as she shared the news with her fans.
Sue said Colin was “very happy and looking forward to his new life” as they were due to fly to Spain on Thursday and begin their retirement together.
She wrote on Facebook: “I love you Colin, I spent 22 years living your dream Agadoo, we were due to retire to Spain on Thursday, you were so happy, looking forward to our new life, now you’re gone.” As we used to say, I will always love you forever.’
Eurovision star Colin Gibb died aged 70 just days after announcing his retirement; His wife Sue Kelly (pictured) paid a heartfelt tribute after sharing the tragic news with fans.
Colin was the longest-serving member of Black Lace, famous for their hits Agadoo and Do the Conga (Colin pictured with bandmates Alan Barton, Steve Scholey and Nigel Scott in 1979).
Colin was the longest-serving member of Black Lace, famous for their hits Agadoo and Do the Conga.
Agadoo reached number two on the charts in 1984, and earned the dubious honor by topping a poll by respected music magazine Q.
Black Lace enjoyed a string of novelty hits in the 1980s, but the duo were unable to match the success of the track which remained in the UK top 75 for a colossal 30 weeks.
Agadoo, which was accompanied by a silly dance, was only kept out of the number one spot by George Michael’s Careless Whisper.
Alan, who died in a bus accident in 1995, once said of the song: “It was a good party song, I’m not going to put it down.”