A Britain's Got Talent performer, who received glowing praise from Simon Cowell during his appearance, has passed away. Dave Betton, aged 82, took to the stage in 2020 alongside his son Dean, despite having stepped back from singing a full decade prior.

The father and son pair progressed to the latter rounds of the competition following a standing ovation for their rendition of Frank Sinatra's That's Life. Amanda Holden declared they had "smashed it", whilst Simon Cowell offered them particularly heartfelt praise.

"There are certain days I think what I need is a mug of hot chocolate," the judge said. "And you were that mug of hot chocolate. You made me feel good and I needed that."

Dave started performing Frank Sinatra and fellow Rat Pack legends whilst still in his teens. Come 1981, wh

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