Margarita Pracatan dead: Clive James Show singer dies eight months after co-star’s death

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Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top Royal stories again. SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Singer Margarita Pracatan has died at the age of 89. The star found fame in the 1990s when she performed on The Clive James’ show numerous times. Trending The singer covered famous hits such as Lionel Richie's Hello and Frank Sinatra’s New York, New York. She also was a part of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival during the mid-1990s. Most recently, she appeared in an episode of Real Housewives of New York City last year. Writer and broadcaster Matthew Sweet tweeted the news alongside a picture of the singer today. Piers Morgan blasted for Susanna Reid spat as Arlene Phillips rages READ MORE Holly Willoughby defends This Morning absence: 'It was important' He 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.” Margarita's cause of death is currently unknown. Fans of the singer have flocked to social media to pay tribute. Escapologist Jonathan Goodwin tweeted: “#RIP the force of nature that was Margarita Pracatan. “Loved her on the Clive James show. What a fabulous character.” Another penned: “Gutted to hear about the death of Margarita Pracatan. Kym Marsh: Corrie star's jaw-dropping torso pic leaves fans concerned [INSTAGRAM]Helen Skelton forced to remind Farm co-stars its a 'family show' [REACTION]Liz Hurley breaks silence on ex Steve Bing’s tragic death [TRIBUTE] “I don’t think I’ve ever come across a person as full of joy as she was. A total ray of sunshine.” Last year, Margarita expressed her heartbreak following the death of her co-star Clive. The broadcaster died after a long-term illness back in Novemer aged 80. The singer took to Twitter telling fans she was shocked by the news alongside a picture of the famous TV pair. READ MORE Lucy Alexander sympathises with Eamonn Holmes over 'demons' She wrote at the time: “Saying goodbye is so shocking. Makes you quiet rewinding the memories. “So many. Years and years of that intelligence and the talent and beautiful way of living, always to do excellence. “Thank you, #CliveJames from the bottom of my heart. You live forever with us. #CliveJamesRIP.” The Clive James Show first aired in 1998 and had a series of guests including Boy George and Joanna Lumley.