Gerry Marsden has died aged 78.

Broadcaster Pete Price announced the news on social media with a loving tribute to his friend, who died after he suffered from an infection in his heart.

He wrote: “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.”