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<\/p>\nThe Britain’s Got Talent star has been found dead in a tragedy years after he found fame on the ITV series.<\/p>\n
Martyn Crofts died in 2024(Image: ITV \/ Thames \/ Syco)<\/p>\n
A Britain’s Got Talent star was found dead years after becoming a household name thanks to the ITV series. Martyn Crofts performed for judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon<\/a> and David Walliams in 2012.<\/p>\n The “lovely and funny” TV <\/a>star went on to become known as The Pan Man to viewers of the competition, and made it through to the semi-final stages, where he showcased his skill as a rapping Dalek impersonator.<\/p>\n But Martyn was found dead in Whinny Gill Reservoir in Skipton, North Yorkshire, in December 2024 at the age of 55. He had been reported missing <\/a>the day before. An inquest into his death concluded earlier this week.<\/p>\n It stated that he had died by the time his body was recovered, Senior North Yorkshire Coroner Jon Heath recorded a conclusion of suicide. The TV star had lived in Skipton with his wife Deborah at the time of his death.<\/p>\n Martyn didn’t make it to the final on the programme, which was won by dancing dog duo Ashley & Pudsey with singers Jonathan and Charlotte in second place, but he still went on to have a career in showbiz, and noted on his website that he had performed all around the world, reports the Mirror<\/a>.<\/p>\n Britain’s Got Talent star Martyn Crofts(Image: ITV)<\/p>\n Tributes poured in for Martyn, with one person writing on social media<\/a>: “A beautiful man who would always find time to chat. Very funny too.” Another said: “Really saddened by tonight\u2019s update from North Yorkshire Police. A real character who put Skipton on the map on Britain\u2019s Got Talent and loved entertaining people.”<\/p>\n Another noted that the loss would be felt by a “huge amount of people” and applauded Martyn for putting the town on the map with his TV and showbiz career.<\/p>\n When news of the tragedy first unfolded just days before Christmas, fans were also quick to pay tribute then. One friend of Martyn’s posted a heartfelt tribute on Facebook reminiscing on their time together as entertainers.<\/p>\n The heartbreaking post read: “RIP\u2026 He loved Skipton And he did a great Dalek impression. You may know him as ‘The Pan Man’ from Britain’s Got Talent, but Martyn Crofts was our friend.<\/p>\n “Sadly, he was found in Skipton reservoir today, after going missing yesterday. He will be a miss. Rest in peace my friend<\/a>.”<\/p>\n Martyn became known as The Pan Man(Image: ITV)<\/p>\n Another user wrote: “Martyn Crofts where do I begin, you were a light in everyone\u2019s life! You were the soul and party in Fleece!! From a local lad working at SBS to being \u2018Pan man\u2019 and getting all the way to the semi-finals!!<\/p>\n “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\u2019ll always be Martyn Crofts, rest easy up there mate!!”<\/p>\n Martyn had described himself as ‘the only professional dalek impersonator on this planet when he auditioned for BGT. At the time of his audition he was a mortgage <\/a>underwriter.<\/p>\n While Alesha and Amanda loved his act, Simon Cowell labelled it “arguably the most stupid act I’ve ever seen on this show”.<\/p>\n Despite the negative remarks by Simon, Martyn’s act saw him in demand. He also won Search for a Star and had recently been singing at residential homes, DJ’ing at clubs and pubs and hosting karaoke contests across the UK.<\/p>\n *If you’re struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24\/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit their site to find your local branch.<\/p>\n![\"Britain's](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0_martyn.jpg\")
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