Gerry And The Pacemakers star Gerry Marsden dies

Gerry And The Pacemakers singer Gerry Marsden - whose hits included You'll Never Walk Alone - has died aged 78.

His friend, broadcaster Pete Price announced the news, saying: 'It's with a very heavy heart after speaking to the family that I have to tell you the Legendary Gerry Marsden MBE after a short illness which was an infection in his heart has sadly passed away.'

'Sending all the love in the world to Pauline and his family. You'll Never Walk Alone.'

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