Pimp My Ride UK presenter Tim Westwood

HIP-HOP disc jockey Tim Westwood said he is “heartbroken” to hear that his co-star on MTV’s Pimp My Ride UK had died.

Tributes have continued to pour in for Alciveadis Mavredis, known as “Big Al”, after the Tribune reported the 59-year- old’s death following an assault in the Royal Oak pub in Upper Holloway.

Mr Westwood, known for his long career as a Radio 1 DJ, presented MTV’s cult show Pimp My Ride UK when Mr Mavredis, dubbed “the boss”, starred as a mechanic on the show.

Mr Westwood said: “[I’m] heartbroken. Al was a good guy – larger than life and a heart of gold.

“His character and personality made Pimp My Ride UK legendary.”

Big Al with his mother 

The Royal Oak, in St Johns Way, will have its licensing conditions reviewed next week after the police filed a report saying that there was not a “call for immediate medical assistance”.

The Royal Oak’s licence has been suspended pending the full hearing on Tuesday at the Town Hall.

Jason Rice was one of Mr Mavredis’s closest friends in the area and he had known him for about 15 years.

He visited him every day while Mr Mavredis was in hospital following the incident and he was there “when the machines were turned off” on July 31.

“It was a gut- wrenching feeling inside. He will be sorely missed,” he said. “He was always good to his word and truthful.

“He was big and loud, you could hear him before you see him. But really he was a gentle giant.”

A spokesman for Ei Publican Partnerships, which own the Royal Oak, said: “We are aware of this incident and the pub remains temporarily closed while we work alongside the local authorities with their investigation.”