Sticky Vicky dead updates — Cause of death revealed as fans pay tribute to Benidorm star made famous by X-rated act
BENIDORM star Sticky Vicky, well known for her performances, has died aged 80 after suffering heart failure in hospital.
The legend's daughter broke the news on Facebook: "I regret these words, my mother Sticky Vicky passed away..."
"She has gone, surrounded by her family, with all of our love," the post added.
"I thank God for being able to always be by her side, I am left with a broken heart."
Read our live blog below for the latest news and updates...
Who is Sticky Vicky's son Eduardo?
There isn't much information available about Vicky's son.
According to BenidormSeriously, Vicky met a dangerous Sicilian mobster while she was performing as a classical ballet dancer on the Italian island.
She became pregnant by the mobster and gave birth to son Eduardo.
But after she was told it was Sicilian tradition that the family would raise the child and she would have to stop working, Vicky eloped to Barcelona.
Eduardo reportedly provided Vicky with two grandchildren.
Who is Sticky Vicky's daughter Maria?
Vicky's daughter Maria watched her mum perform from an early age and has since continued her mother’s legacy.
She also 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.
Maria said: "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."
Fans had recently celebrated her birthday
Earlier this year the Benidorm legend celebrated her 80th birthday.
One fan said: “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.”
What was Sticky Vicky’s net worth?
Reports of Vicky’s net worth vary, but not dramatically.
Most outlets put her net worth at around £3.5million.
She earned her fortune performing as a dancer and illusionist in a career spanning over 35 years.
What have Sticky Vicky’s children said about her death?
Vicky’s daughter Marie broke the news of her mother’s death on November 29, 2023, saying: “I can’t believe it”, as tributes pile in for the iconic performer.
Taking to Facebook to share the sad news, she wrote: “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.”
Tributes immediately poured in the for the late entertainer.
One fan wrote: “#RIP Sticky Vicky, #Benidorm legend #StickyVicky.”
Vicky’s court battle
In 2011, she went to court against an adult entertainer in Benidorm traditionally known as Sticky Barbara after discovering she had registered the name Sticky Vicky as hers.
Judges sided with the real Sticky Vicky in 2009 after ruling Spaniard Maria Rosa Pereira had acted in “bad faith” and telling Vicky Leyton she was the legal owner of the trademark.
Where did Sticky Vicky perform?
She performed at the Costa Blanca resort which was nicknamed Little England because of the amount of British tourists who visited.
In her heyday, she performed six shows a night, six times a week.
After a 30 year performance career, she finally hung up her dancing boots in 2015.
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.”
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.
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.
Who is Sticky Vicky's son Eduardo?
Vicky never married, but along with daughter Maria, had a total of two children.
During her life, the popular performer welcomed a son Eduardo.
However, unlike his sister and later mum, he has kept out of the spotlight.
Sticky Vicky’s cause of death revealed
Sticky Vicky’s daughter has revealed the 80-year-old died of heart failure in hospital.
Maria Gadea Aragues told The Sun her mum passed away at 6am this morning, on her 42nd birthday – a day she’ll “remember for the rest of my life”.
Maria said: “I have just come from the funeral parlour where I’ve had to identify my mum so they can proceed with the cremation which is going to happen at midday tomorrow.
“My mum was in hospital for the last 12 days of her life and as a family we’ve been with her and have been able to say goodbye to her.
“I was by her bedside when she died this morning. She passed away as they were changing her morphine bottle.
“It’s my 42nd birthday today but it’s not going to be a day of celebration obviously. It will be a day I’ll remember for the rest of my life.”
Maria broke the news of her mum’s death on social media earlier today, saying: “I regret these words, my mother Sticky Vicky passed away.”
Sticky Vicky's retirement
After a 30-year performance career, she finally hung up her dancing boots in 2016.
Asked what she would change about her life if she could before her retirement, she told an interviewer: “Nothing. I have a fantastic life, with wonderful family and friends.
"What more could anyone want?”
Her final show took place only days before she underwent a hip operation.
She was diagnosed with uterine cancer the following year.
Inside Sticky Vicky's career
The entertainer first trained as a ballet dancer for 15 years before creating a nude magic show that premiered in Barcelona.
The mother-of-two moved to Benidorm in the 1980s, where she forged a reputation for her wild, X-rated performances.
Her shows involved her pulling a variety of items from her private parts, including ping pong balls and razor blades.
Brits began flocking to see her in action and she quickly cemented herself as forever a part of the Benidorm's history.
She performed at the Costa Blanca resort which was nicknamed Little England because of the amount of British tourists who visited.
In her heyday, she performed six shows a night, six times a week.
More tributes pour in
Heartbroken holidaymakers have flooded social media with tributes to Sticky Vicky
One wrote: "God bless you and your family, your mum put Benidorm on the map, when you said Benidorm every one said Sticky Vicky what a beautiful woman a true entertainer RIP."
Another said: "Sending u all love..... see your mum on my 21st birthday, proper legend in her own lifetime."
And one wrote: "Benidorm will be now dark at night.... after losing its biggest star.. absolute legend... Bless you."
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.”
Where did Sticky Vicky perform?
She performed at the Costa Blanca resort which was nicknamed Little England because of the amount of British tourists who visited.
In her heyday, she performed six shows a night, six times a week.
After a 30 year performance career, she finally hung up her dancing boots in 2015.
Daughter's tribute
Her daughter, Maria, touching on Facebook, writing: "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."
Vicky's court battle
In 2011, she went to court against an adult entertainer in Benidorm traditionally known as Sticky Barbara after discovering she had registered the name Sticky Vicky as hers.
Judges sided with the real Sticky Vicky in 2009 after ruling Spaniard Maria Rosa Pereira had acted in “bad faith” and telling Vicky Leyton she was the legal owner of the trademark.
Fans had recently celebrated her birthday
Earlier this year the Benidorm legend celebrated her 80th birthday.
One fan said: "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."
What was Sticky Vicky's net worth?
Reports of Vicky's net worth vary, but not dramatically.
Most outlets put her net worth at around £3.5million.
She earned her fortune performing as a dancer and illusionist in a career spanning over 35 years.
What have Sticky Vicky's children said about her death?
Vicky's daughter Marie broke the news of her mother's death on November 29, 2023, saying: "I can't believe it", as tributes pile in for the iconic performer.
Taking to Facebook to share the sad news, she wrote: "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."
Tributes immediately poured in the for the late entertainer.
One fan wrote: "#RIP Sticky Vicky, #Benidorm legend #StickyVicky."
Who is Sticky Vicky's son Eduardo?
Vicky never married, but along with daughter Maria, had a total of two children.
During her life, the popular performer welcomed a son Eduardo.
However, unlike his sister and later mum, he has kept out of the spotlight.
Did Sticky Vicky ever get married?
Vicky never married, but has two children - daughter Maria and son Eduardo.
Reports in Spain claim she dated a police inspector and a German acrobat.