David Gest popular music producer dies in London at 62

David Gest, who made his name as a music maker yet got to be well known for his five-year marriage to Liza Minelli, kicked the bucket Tuesday at age 62 in a London lodging.

Gest's companion Imad Handi affirmed the demise to the Associated Press, saying, "David was really overwhelming. He was not only a colossal ability and a dear companion yet a showbiz symbol."

The Metropolitan Police power declared that officers were called to "reports of an unexplained passing of a man in his 60s" at the Four Seasons Hotel in London's Canary Wharf on Tuesday morning. A representative said a post-mortem would happen "at the appointed time."

The Los Angeles-conceived Gest wedded Minnelli in 2002 in the midst of much exhibition; their union disintegrated in a bitter separation in 2007 in the midst of cases that she physically mishandled him.

Gest was likewise dear companions with Michael Jackson, who served as best man at his wedding to Minnelli, and delivered a narrative about the King of Pop called The Life of an Icon.

He had picked up a late following in Britain with appearances on unscripted television indicates including Celebrity Big Brother.

He was because of visit the U.K. this mid year in a musical show humorously titled David Gest Is Not Dead, But Alive With Soul.

Gest's previous legal advisor, Susan Moss in New York, said in an announcement to USA TODAY: "David Gest was a kind soul and an awesome performer. He genuinely will be remembered fondly."