BENIDORM star Sticky Vicky, well known for her performances, has died aged 80 after a long illness.
The legend's daughter broke the news on Facebook: "I regret these words, my mother Sticky Vicky passed away today at 6 in the morning, I can't believe it.
"She has gone, surrounded by her family, with all of our love.
"I thank God for being able to always be by her side, I am left with a broken heart."
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- By Louis Allwood
When was Sticky Vicky's last performance?
Vicky performed her last show in autumn 2015, days before having hip replacement surgery.
She retired for good at the age of 72 after being diagnosed with uterine cancer.
Her personal website was flooded with get well soon messages from fans.
- By Louis Allwood
Sticky Vicky's daughter following in her footsteps
Vicky's daughter Maria watched her mum perform from an early age and has since continued her mother’s legacy.
She performs under the name Sticky Vicky, saying that she was inspired to do so after copycats were trying to make money by performing similar acts.
"I decided to do her show when everyone wanted to take advantage of her name and lie to the public about who her daughter was.
“My intention was to ally myself with my mother to be stronger, and shut up the liars."
- By Louis Allwood
Benidorm holidaymakers pay tribute
Benidorm holidaymakers that knew of Sticky Vick have paid tribute to the star.
One fan wrote: "#RIP Sticky Vicky, #Benidorm legend #StickyVicky."
A third said: "RIP to the legendary Benidorm character that is Sticky Vicky."
- By Louis Allwood
Health scare
After a 30 year performance career, Sticky Vicky retired in 2015.
In July, she was hospitalised after smashing her knees getting into a car the month before.
She spent five days in hospital and was discharged, but quickly returned after suffering pain and a possible infection.
On July 3 she wrote on Facebook: "Hello everyone. First of all, to know that I'm fine, last week I had an accident before I got into the car and I fell to the ground.
"We spent five days in the hospital.
"After being discharged and returning home, we are here again today, since it hurts a lot and you have to see if I have an infection.
"I hope not and we can go home today. We will report the evolution. Take care."
- By Louis Allwood
What was Sticky Vicky's X-rated show?
The X-rated show involved her pulling a variety of items from her private parts, including ping pong balls and razor blades.
She performed at the Costa Blanca resort which was nicknamed Little England because of the amount of British tourists in the area.
In her heyday, she performed six shows a night, six times a week.
- By Louis Allwood
Who is Sticky Vicky?
Sticky Vicky is a retired illusionist and dancer, born on April 15, 1943, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
Her full name is Victoria María Aragues Gadea, although she has also been referred to as Vicky Leyton.
She is best known for her vaginal magic show, which she famously performed in Benidorm.
- By Louis Allwood
What is Sticky Vicky's real name?
Sticky Vicky, whose real name is Victoria María Aragüés Gadea, was born in Tenerife in 1943.
She trained as a ballet dancer before creating a nude magic show where she became well known for her x-rated performance.
The mother-of-two moved to Benidorm in the 1980s and cemented herself as forever part of the Brit holiday hotspot's history.
- By Louis Allwood
Death confirmed by daughter
Sticky Vicky's daughter wrote on Facebook: "I regret these words, my mother Sticky Vicky passed away today at 6 in the morning, I can't believe it.
"She has gone, surrounded by her family, with all of our love.
"I thank God for being able to always be by her side, I am left with a broken heart."
- By Louis Allwood
Sticky Vicky dead aged 80
Sticky Vicky has died aged 80 after a long illness.
The exotic dancer's heartbroken daughter broke the news, saying: "I can't believe it", as tributes pile in for the iconic performer.
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