The news has been announced tonight that the great Entertainer Mr Richard De Vere has passed away suddenly. Many of Joe's fans will remember that Richard and Joe worked together in Summer Season.

Joe has requested that we express his feelings of deep personal sadness and shock at learning of Richard's passing and that we express his sincere condolences to Richard's partner Marc, Family and loved ones.

On behalf of Joe and his personal management and all the team may we express Deepest Sympathies and Thoughts for Richard, a much loved friend and performer.