X-rated Benidorm legend Sticky Vicky celebrates landmark birthday as adoring fans pay tribute

A BENIDORM legend who is famous among Brits for her x-rated shows is celebrating a very big birthday.

Sticky Vicky is turning 80 this weekend, and fans have poured in tributes to the infamous Spanish performer.

Tourists flocked from around the world to watch her X-rated shows in Benidorm clubs.

At her peak, the ex-showgirl - whose real name Victoria Aragues Gadea - would perform six times a night, six days a week - with a controversial act.

One fan commented: "So many years of entertaining everyone who has visited Benidorm over the years. Well done Vicky Leyton. Happy 80th Birthday and thanks for being a Benidorm Legend."

A cheeky commenter suggested the performer celebrate with some well-earned champagne: "I wonder how she's going to pop the cork on the champers? Happy Birthday."

One fan recalled: "Wow I can remember seeing you in 1987 - I had just turned 17 and was quite naïve.

"A man at the side of me said if I could do what you did he would marry me.

"I said 'if I could do that I would go see a doctor'. Saw you once after that. Definitely a unique and talented act."

The performer was rushed to hospital last summer after suffering a horror fall.

Sticky Vicky spent five days in hospital and had staples inserted into her knees.

The notorious X-rated performer, 79, bashed her knees while trying to get into a car.

She was later discharged, but was forced to return to hospital over fears one of her legs had become infected - but has now recovered.

Vicky took to the stage for a final time in 2015, days before she underwent a hip operation.

She was diagnosed with uterine cancer the following year and announced her retirement at the age of 72 - but secured her title as a Benidorm legend.