Tributes pour out across various social media sites after the death of devoted Arsenal fan and TV personality Heavy D is confirmed.
Heavy D, who once appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, and is widely known for starting out at Storage Hunters, has sadly died at the age of 43, his friend has confirmed on Wednesday.
The larger than life reality, presenter Brit, whose real name is Colin Newell, passed away this week.
We are sad to hear of the passing of Heavy D, who featured on @AFTVMedia ☹️
Thoughts are with his family & friends.🙏 pic.twitter.com/gk3y1BBy3O
— Purely Football (@PurelyFootball) November 25, 2020
His friend Nick Nevern tweeted: “I’m very shocked & saddened to hear of the passing of my friend @HeavyHeavyd.
“u lived ur life the way u wanted to & f**k anyone who didn’t like it! U always brought a smile to my face bro & lifted any room you where in. #RIPHeavyD.”
He was described to be a devoted Arsenal fan and often gave interviews on AFTV (Arsenal Fan TV), with the channel tweeting about the news of his death.
A post on the AFTV (Arsenal Fan TV) Twitter page read: “We are shocked to hear the sad news that Heavy D has passed away today. Our condolences go to his family at this very sad time. #RIPHeavyD.”
We are shocked to hear the sad news that Heavy D has passed away today. Our condolences go to his family at this very sad time. #RIPHeavyD
— AFTV (@AFTVMedia) November 25, 2020
No more details about his death has been available.
He continued to be active via his social media pages until around two weeks ago, with his last tweet posted on November the 14th.
He was on the show Celebrity Big Brother 2016 alongside stars including Stephen Bear, Lewis Bloor, Chloe Khan, Marnie Simpson and Samantha Fox.
Heavy D was the fourth to be evicted with the ever controversial Stephen Bear going on to win.
It’s time for another #CBBTimeTwister! Cast your mind back to Day 6 last year, when Heavy D had a big problem in his bed 😤 #CBB pic.twitter.com/GH3rRK47Ti
— Big Brother UK (@bbuk) January 8, 2017
Tributes pour out after the death of devoted Arsenal fan and TV personality Heavy D is confirmed…
One emotional fan said: “Omg no way such sad news to hear he was great guy he will never be forgotten.”
A second person wrote: “OMG! I was only thinking of him yesterday, he hasn’t posted anything up in a couple of weeks and was wondering if he was okay. R.I.P.”
While a third replied: “What OMFG good friend of mine and a lovely fella, shot a little short film together.”
Another added: “That’s so sad, he was so full of life a few weeks ago, an amazing guy and a good friend.”
RIP Heavy D 😩 pic.twitter.com/ukoRQ4EAuL
— Aadoo Ozzo (@Aadozo) November 25, 2020
Rest in peace to the absolute legend that is Heavy D. Very shocked ❤️ pic.twitter.com/TLcGSTWGvC
— RYAN0788🦊 (@RyanJF0788) November 25, 2020
That Heavy D lad has passed away ? Wow ,43 is no age to go man. Condolences to his family #RIP pic.twitter.com/BNP8aH4UBe
— Grizz* (@GrizzKhan) November 25, 2020
Just hearing the news of Colin (heavy d )passing away . Very very sad news RIP to him and condolences to his family 🙏
— Sam Jones (@mrsamjones88) November 25, 2020
Gutted to hear about heavy D rest in peace pal x done a great podcast with him and found the real person behind the mask x pic.twitter.com/nltD3FkRuv
— Peter Mcdonagh (@McDonaghPeter) November 25, 2020
his interviews were a joy to watch however rare it might be. but always loved his passion and his take on arsenal. made me laugh a few times and brought me a smile to my face when most times we were sad watching arsenal. RIP Heavy D. you’ll be missed😔❤️
— Princè (@RadhaKanthaa) November 25, 2020
This is real sad. I did sky Sports Fanzone with Heavy D once. ‘Larger than life’ doesn’t cover it! Not met many blokes as eccentric as him in my time. Always remember he went like an hour out of his way to give me a lift to the tube after, too. 43 is no age. https://t.co/FNMDSN0f0w
— Gaz Drinkwater (@Radio_Gaz) November 25, 2020
Damn! That’s shocking. Only 43 years old too. RIP Heavy D. Thoughts with his family and friends. Unreal. #RIPHeavyD https://t.co/28z8u2crcD
— Younes H-Hamou (@youneshh) November 25, 2020
Rip to the Boominator heavy D very sad to hear of his passing sending condolences to his family at this very sad time💙 pic.twitter.com/nPzZuLNXRO
— Jack_Lcfc_9 (@JackLcfc9) November 25, 2020
Whaaaaat? Extremely shocking. May his soul Rest In Peace! 😰
— Souhitya Sen (@SouhityaSen) November 25, 2020
Sad to hear about Heavy D passing away man. Deffo a free spirit and always good energy whenever I’ve been around him 🙏🏾
— 🔰 Flex 🔰 (@FlexUTD) November 25, 2020
Heavy D was a character, always speaking his mind but he was funny. This was one of my favourite videos, credit to @Simply_Spurs #RIPHeavyD pic.twitter.com/zqFycXMJys
— Gooner Ldn (@Goonerldn_) November 25, 2020
Terrible news about heavy d passing away was always a happy and bright character when I saw him at Arsenal…. thoughts and blessings to his family…🙏🏿
— Curtis Shaw (@curtisshaw9) November 25, 2020
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