AceShowbiz - Eurovision and Black Lace star Colin Gibb has sadly passed away at the age of 70. His heartbroken wife, Sue Kelly, shared the tragic news with fans, revealing that Colin passed away on Sunday afternoon. Just days prior, Colin had announced his retirement from music.

Sue expressed her deep love for Colin and their plans to retire to Spain together, saying, "I love you Colin, spent 22 years living your Agadoo dream, we were due to retire to Spain on Thursday, you were so happy, so looking forward to our new life, now you're gone."

Black Lace, known for their novelty hits such as "Agadoo" and "Do the Conga", paid tribute to their "great friend," stating that Colin was one of the founding members of the band and will be dearly missed. They sent their love and support to Colin's family and friends during this difficult time.

Colin's former bandmate, Dene Michael, also expressed his sadness, saying, "So sad to hear the passing of my singing partner with Black Lace RIP my friend Colin Gibb. God Bless. We had some great times together touring the world."

Just days before his passing, Colin announced his retirement, thanking fans for their support over the years. He had planned to play one final show in Spain before pursuing a quieter life in retirement.

Colin's legacy as a member of Black Lace will long be remembered. The band's hit song "Agadoo" reached number two in the U.K. charts in 1984, becoming a party anthem for many. They also released other popular songs such as "Superman", "Hokey Cokey" and "Wig-Wam Bam".