Who was Sticky Vicky and what was her net worth?
STICKY Vicky was one of Benidorm’s most well-known performers, but she retired in 2015 after over three decades on stage.
The former exotic dancer has sadly passed away at the age of 80 following a long illness — here we look at her life, career and net worth.
Who was Sticky Vicky?
Sticky Vicky was an illusionist and dancer, born on April 15, 1943 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
Her full name was Victoria María Aragüés Gadea, although she has also been referred to as Vicky Leyton.
She was best known for her vaginal magic show, which she famously performed in Benidorm.
The X-rated show involved her pulling a variety of items from her private parts, including ping pong balls and razor blades — as well as using her nether regions to open beer bottles.
The Benidorm legend performed at the Costa Blanca resort, which was nicknamed Little England because of the amount of British tourists in the area.
In her heyday she performed six shows a night, six times a week.
Vicky suffered a fall in July 2022 which injured her knees.
The former exotic dancer was hospitalised for five days after the incident and had to have surgery.
She was diagnosed with cancer in 2016 but made a full recovery, and was reportedly suffering from early onset dementia in April 2023.
Vicky sadly passed away in November 2023 following a long battle with illness.
Her daughter wrote on Facebook: “I regret these words, my mother Sticky Vicky passed away today at 6 in the morning, I can’t believe it.
“She has gone, surrounded by her family, with all of our love.
“I thank God for being able to always be by her side, I am left with a broken heart.”
When did Sticky Vicky last perform in Benidorm?
Vicky performed her last show in autumn 2015.
Her final performance came just days before having hip replacement surgery.
She retired for good at the age of 72 after being diagnosed with uterine cancer.
Who is Sticky Vicky’s daughter Maria?
Vicky’s daughter Maria watched her mum perform from an early age and has since continued her mother’s legacy.
She also performs under the name Sticky Vicky, saying that she was inspired to do so after copycats were trying to make money by performing similar acts.
Maria said: “I decided to do her show when everyone wanted to take advantage of her name and lie to the public about who her daughter was.
“My intention was to ally myself with my mother to be stronger, and shut up the liars.”
Who is Sticky Vicky’s son Eduardo?
There isn’t much information available about Vicky’s son.
According to BenidormSeriously, Vicky met a dangerous Sicilian mobster while she was performing as a classical ballet dancer on the Italian island.
She became pregnant by the mobster and gave birth to son Eduardo.
But after she was told it was Sicilian tradition that the family would raise the child and she would have to stop working, Vicky eloped to Barcelona.
Eduardo reportedly provided Vicky with two grandchildren.
What was Sticky Vicky’s net worth?
Reports of Vicky’s net worth vary, but not dramatically.
Most outlets put her net worth at around £3.5million.
She earned her fortune performing as a dancer and illusionist in a career spanning over 35 years.
Was Sticky Vicky married?
No, Vicky never married.
She reportedly had her son Eduardo with a mobster from Sicily.
Reports in Spain claimed she also dated a police inspector and a German acrobat.