27 Facts About Alvin Stardust

Bernard William Jewry, known professionally as Shane Fenton and later as Alvin Stardust, was an English rock singer and stage actor.

Alvin Stardust made his stage debut in pantomime at the age of four.

Alvin Stardust was clearly a reference to Ziggy Stardust, a David Bowie character based on the rocker Vince Taylor.

Shelley originated the persona of Alvin Stardust, writing, recording and singing the first Stardust single, "My Coo Ca Choo", in 1973.

Shelley had originally appeared on Lift Off with Ayshea in 1973 as Alvin Stardust, dressed up in a clown costume.

The new Alvin Stardust character look had sideburns and a black leather outfit.

Alvin Stardust was part of the Green Cross Code road safety campaign Children's Heroes, which saw him instructing children to look both ways before they crossed the road.

Alvin Stardust participated in A Song for Europe, the UK qualifying heat of the Eurovision Song Contest, in 1985, with the song "The Clock on the Wall".

Alvin Stardust finished in third place behind Vikki and Kerri Wells.

Alvin Stardust was the subject of This Is Your Life in 1985 when he was surprised by Eamonn Andrews.

In 1986, Alvin Stardust performed the duet "I Hope and I Pray" with Sheila Walsh on her album Shadowlands, which was released as a single.

Alvin Stardust made numerous television appearances, and continued to tour as a performer and singer.

On 2 October 2011, Alvin Stardust was initiated into the Grand Order of Water Rats, an entertainment fraternity.

In 2011, Alvin Stardust made a return to the stage as a singer rather than an actor, and played the Arts Guild Theatre in Greenock on 28 October 2011.

In 1981, Stardust married the actress Liza Goddard, again under the name of Bernard W Jewry.

Alvin Stardust was married to the actress and choreographer Julie Paton at the time of his death.

Alvin Stardust had two sons and two daughters, the youngest of whom had Cliff Richard as one of her godparents.

Alvin Stardust's eldest son, Shaun Fenton, was born in 1969.

Alvin Stardust's birth was registered in December 1969 under the name of Fenton.

Alvin Stardust was headteacher for Sir John Lawes School and Pate's Grammar School, and has been headteacher for Reigate Grammar School since September 2012.

Alvin Stardust was appointed OBE in 2020 for his services to Education.

Alvin Stardust converted to Christianity in the late 1980s after meeting a group of American Baptist missionaries on a train.

Alvin Stardust died at home after a brief illness; this was confirmed by his manager on 23 October 2014.

Alvin Stardust's funeral was held in St Thomas Church, Swansea, where he had married Julie Paton.

Alvin Stardust's death came weeks before he was due to release his first album in 30 years, and six days after what became his last show at the Regal Cinema, Evesham.

Alvin Stardust had been diagnosed with prostate cancer 18 months earlier, which later metastasised.

Alvin Stardust was cremated in Morriston Crematorium and his ashes scattered in the grounds.