Family, fans and former colleagues paid tribute to Malcolm McLaren.

The former Sex Pistols and New York Dolls manager passed away yesterday in New York at the age of 64 after a battle with cancer.

In a message on his official website, Pistols frontman John Lydon said: “For me Malc was always entertaining, and I hope you remember that. Above all else he was an entertainer and I will miss him, and so should you.”

Jon Savage, author of 1991’s punk history England’s Dreaming, said: “Without Malcolm McLaren there would not have been any British punk. He’s one of the rare individuals who had a huge impact on the cultural and social life of this nation.”

Vivienne Westwood (McLaren’s former partner) added: “When we were young and I fell in love with Malcolm, I thought he was beautiful and I still do. I thought he is a very charismatic, special and talented person. The thought of him dead is really something very sad.”

Rest in peace Malcolm, our thoughts are with your family and loved ones at this troubled time.

Dee.