Nick Kamen, model and singer of the 80s, has died

   British model and singer

has died at the age of 59

.

The British media reports.

Born Neville Kamen, in Essex, he became world famous for a Levi's 501 commercial launched in 1985 and set in a laundromat.

    Thanks to that video, the young model was noticed by Madonna, who collaborated in the production of the pop song 'Each Time You Break My Heart'.

Leading the tributes in his memory today is the great friend of all time Boy George.