In his final days, the renowned personality spent time secluded in a hotel room, living an extraordinary life that ended tragically. David Gest, a music producer turned TV personality, passed away at the age of 62, leaving his showbiz circle and family in deep sorrow. His body was found in a London hotel room in 2016 after reportedly spending his last 48 hours in complete isolation. Struggling with severe health issues, Gest had been residing in a luxurious suite at the Four Seasons Hotel in Canary Wharf.

Earlier that year, David had participated in Celebrity Big Brother but had to leave the show due to an infection, returning to the hotel. In a bizarre turn of events, it was rumored that he had attempted to hire a hitman to target Sir Elton John before his demise. This alleged action came after his recent marriage to Liza Minnelli, with Sir Elton making a jest about finding a husband for Liza.

According to reports, David was furious and had supposedly paid a significant amount to have the singer eliminated, although his bodyguard managed to dissuade him. The incident was described by the bodyguard as a moment of intense anger on David’s part, triggered by Sir Elton’s remarks exposing his true nature.

Subsequently, David reportedly encountered financial loss when the hitman declined to refund the full sum after the plan was abandoned. Despite denying claims of being gay, David’s marriage to Liza lasted only 16 months before their separation, with Liza later referring to the union as “traumatic.”

During his time on Celebrity Big Brother, Gest’s health visibly deteriorated, causing confusion among fellow contestants who mistakenly believed he had passed away before realizing he was still alive. Tragedy struck post his departure from the show when his lifeless body was discovered in his hotel suite.

Hotel security personnel found David after a 48-hour absence from public view, confirming no foul play in his demise. The cause of death was attributed to natural causes, possibly a stroke, as he had been unwell and sought medical attention for chest-related issues in the days leading up to his passing.

Reports indicated that David had been on medication for various health problems, including high blood pressure and insomnia. Additionally, sources revealed his struggles with gambling, accumulating substantial debts before his death in 2016.