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Tributes paid to Cilla Black, who has died aged 72

Cilla Black in 1963 
Cilla Black in 1963  Cilla Black in 1963  (PA/PA)

Cilla Black has died at her home in the south of Spain, according to reports.

The former pop star and television presenter, who lived in Estepona on the Costa del Sol, was 72.

Several national newspapers quoted a police spokeswoman as saying: “I can confirm the death of British national Priscilla White, aged 72.

“We are still awaiting autopsy results but everything at this stage is pointing towards her death being the result of natural causes.”

When contacted by the Press Association, police in Estepona said they were not authorised to give out information over the phone, while police in nearby Marbella said they would not hold records of deaths in Estepona.

Figures from across the artistic and political spectrum have paid tribute to Black on Twitter.