Madonna’s protegé Nick Kamen died aged 59

Model and singer Nick Kamen died aged 59. The Essex-born became famous thanks to a Levi ad, where he was just wearing his boxers in a launderette

Model Nick Kamen died aged 59. The Essex-born became famous thanks to a Levi 501 ad in 1985. In the ad he was just wearing his boxers in a launderette. He also sang with Madonna on hit Each Time You Break My Heart in 1986.

Also singer Boy George paid tribute to the late model. He wrote: “R.I.P to the most beautiful and sweetest man Nick Kamen!”

Nick Kamen died aged 59

Nick Kamen became famous when he was just 18, thanks to a hugely-successful Levi advert.

This advert is still considered one of the greatest ads of all time.

Thanks to this, he caught the eye of Madonna, with whom he sung “Each time you break my heart” . The song reached reached number five in the UK and led to a successful music career for Nick. He published four records between 1987 and 1992.

It breaks my heart to know you are gone. You were always such a kind sweet human and you suffered too much. Hope you are happier wherever you are Nick Kamen. 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/Cfk8vkM1Je

— Madonna (@Madonna) May 5, 2021

Tributes have flooded in for the late model and singer after the news of his detah was spread. One of them was written by singer Boy George, eader of the 1980’s band Culture Club.

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