Brighton Palace Pier bosses plan to honour the memory of "Brighton's oldest raver" with a friendship bench - in the colours of his signature flame outfit.

They made the announcement following the death of city legend Disco Pete over the weekend.

The 84-year-old music-lover, was a well-known figure in Brighton due to his regular appearances at festivals and events, as well as his immense love of dancing.

Disco Pete

Disco Pete

Pete, an artist, poet, DJ and former school caretaker, had been suffering with Parkinson's disease and dementia, and passed away in his sleep on Saturday morning.

In a post on social media, a spokesman for Brighton Palace Pier said: "The legendary Disco Pete was an icon in Brighton, and Brighton Palace Pier are proud to honour his memory with a 'friendship bench' dedicated to Disco Pete decorated in his iconic flame outfit colours."

This was one of a huge number of tributes paid to Disco Pete following his death as the city mourned the loss of a "legend".

Disco Pete

Disco Pete

Brett Mendoza, landlord of The Caxton Arms in North Gardens, posted a series of pictures on Twitter showing his encounters with the raver over the years.

He said: "The city of Brighton lost a legend. He made so many people smile with his dancing, from locals to tourists. He became a cult figure of the Brighton summer scene.

"Rest in Peace 'Disco Pete' Turner. Keep on dancing."

Pete's daughter, Vanessa, also paid tribute to her dad.

She said: "He was a busy man. He was always entering talent contests and dance competitions whenever we went on holidays and he loved going to festivals and events in Brighton and around Sussex.

"We even went out clubbing after he was wheelchair-bound and could no longer walk.

"He was a right character and had a great sense of humour."

Vanessa said her dad had owned more than 2,000 records and she found "all kinds of treasures" in his flat after he moved into a nursing home in 2018, including pieces of artwork and poetry she had never seen.

She said: "He was very talented. A lot of his art work was sea-themed and he loved the West Pier.

Disco Pete

Disco Pete

"He did an amazing drawing of it and would make art out of driftwood."

In a post on social media, Vanessa later added: "He was a great dad and I am sure going to miss him.

"We had many great times together over the years, leaving us with many fond memories.

"RIP old fella and may you continue to dance amongst the stars."

Pete was born in Brighton and worked as a school caretaker at Stanford Infants School for many years, having been in the RAF as a young man.

He was also a DJ during the 80s and 90s, and would play classic party tunes at weddings, birthdays and school discos in Brighton.