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Police looking for a Britain’s Got Talent comic who has been missing for since Monday have found a body.
Officers looking for missing man Martyn Crofts, who impressed BGT judges Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon in the show’s sixth series in 2012 edition, issued the update this morning.
He made it through to the semi-final stage as his oddball act with a saucepan on his head earned him the nickname ‘The Pan Man’ . In another round he sang a song while impersonating a Dalek from Doctor Who.
Police found a body on the Whinny Gill reservoir in Skipton, North Yorkshire on December 16.
While identification is still ongoing, the family has been informed and are being supported, North Yorkshire said.
Following this, tributes have been pouring in for the 55-year-old on social media saying he was was ‘a light in everyone’s life’ who ‘put smiles on our faces while the world was at uncertainty’.
Facebook user, Alicia Rose Beck said: ‘Martyn Crofts where do I begin, you were a light in everyone’s life!
‘You were the soul and party in Fleece!! From a local lad working at SBS to being ‘Pan man’ and getting all the way to the semi-finals!!
Officers looking for missing man Martyn Crofts, who impressed BGT judges Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon in the show’s sixth series in 2012 edition, issued the update this morning
He made it through to the semi-final stage with his act which involved him placing a pan on his head and became known as ‘The Pan Man’ – and singing a song while impersonating a Dalek from Doctor Who
Following this, tributes have been pouring in to the 55-year-old on social media saying he was was ‘a light in everyone’s life’ who ‘put smiles on our faces while the world was at uncertainty’
‘If someone were to ask me how I would describe you, the phrase “You light up the room with your smile. And illuminate the world with your heart” comes to mind, a lot of people know you from being on BGT, but to me and everyone else in Skipton you’ll always be Martyn Crofts, rest easy up there mate!!’
Meanwhile, Liam Farrow wrote: ‘He put smiles on our faces while the world was at uncertainty.
‘It was his life ambition to create smiles and happiness around him and within the community.
‘He wanted to sing and spread joy as often as he possibly could. He always had time to talk, he never had a bad bone in his body.’
He added: ‘Thanks for all the time we sang together. You gave me some fabulous memories mate x’
Another user wrote: ‘Rest in peace Martyn Crofts. devastated is the word. My thoughts are with his friends and family. Those wild night memories will forever remain in my mind.’
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