Legendary Visage frontman and New Romantic pioneer Steve Strange died this morning in Egypt. The news, which was first reported by BBC News, was confirmed by a spokesperson for Visage this afternoon on social media:
"We are extremely saddened to announce that Steve Strange died at 11.15 local time on Thursday 12th February, in Sharm El Sheik International Hospital, Egypt. Steve died in his sleep, of Heart Failure. Steve's family, band members and friends are all distraught at this sudden news of his untimely death. Steve’s family request privacy at this extremely difficult time."
Strange was 55 years old.
Published February 12th, 2015 @ 8:00 PM
