Celebrity
David Gest dead: Liza Minelli’s ex-husband dies months after mixup with CNY native
David Gest
Producer David Gest arrives for the European Premiere of “Michael Jackson: The Life Of An Icon,” at a central London cinema, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011.
Famed TV producer David Gest has died according to multiple reports. He was 62.
TMZ says Gest, an ex-husband of Liza Minnelli, was found dead Tuesday in the Four Seasons Hotel at the Canary Wharf in London. An autopsy will be performed to determine a cause of death, but police say circumstances appear to be “non suspicious.”
Gest was married to Minelli from 2002 to 2007. He famously sued the legendary singer-actress for $10 million, accusing her of physical abuse during their relationship.
She ran around the house in hysterics before finding Gest in his bed.
Pollard herself also tried to capitalize on the moment by selling “David is dead” t-shirts. Her management announced Tuesday that they are being pulled from her fashion line, though Pollard was not yet aware of Gest’s death.
Scotland Yard spokesman said next of kin are in the process of being notified about Gest’s death.