Beloved star on The Clive James Show Margarita Pracatan, has died. She was 89.
Pracatan's daughter Maria Gorshin confirmed the news to Sky News, revealing that she passed away on June 23 in New York from heart failure.
"My mum was a powerhouse," Gorshin told the outlet. "She had her own life force that was so electrifying. I think anyone who has ever met her feels it, and her loss just feels like a huge hole.
"She was absolutely in love with life and everything about it. She was passionate about music and all things beautiful and exciting. She celebrated every single day of her life."
Rising to fame in the '90s on the hit show, the Cuban singer was often booked on BBC Radio 2 and and BBC Night Network.
Known for doing covers of classic hits by Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, the LGBTQI+ supporter lead Manchester Pride in 2012. She also took part in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival during the mid-1990s.
In 2019, she appeared on the reality series Real Housewives of New York City.
Fans took to social media to remember the flamboyant singer.
Matthew Sweet, BBC Radio 3 presenter wrote, "Sorry to hear of the death of Margarita Pracatan, social media star before social media. We got her live on @BBCRadio3 once, to the faint annoyance of Clive James. In 2017 I saw her live in Catford & was delighted to discover she still considered the right notes unnecessary."
"It is will a heavy heart that I have to write this message this morning. My dear friend the lovely #MargaritaPracatan has passed away this morning and we are all totally devastated. Margarita 2 weeks ago was 89 and looking fabulous in the first picture I LOVE YOU BABY," tweeted another fan.
"Very sad to hear about the passing of Margarita Pracatan, a fun-loving singer who loved fame and oozed joy when she appeared on the Clive James Show. You'll both be singing up on high now. RIP," wrote another.
Born in Cuba in 1931, Pracatan was one of eight children. In the 1950s, her family fled to the USA to escape the communist revolution. She reportedly lived in New York City in the same apartment for 50 years.
The late star got her start by singing in nightclubs and was later discovered by James through her Manhattan public-access cable TV show. On The Clive James Show, Pracatan quickly became a fan favourite and would regularly perform alongside Boy George and Liza Manelli, while engaging in witty banter with the host's guests.
Speaking about Pracatan, James once said of her: "She never let the words or melody get in her way. She is us, without the fear of failure."
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