Arno Engels, 40, admitted the manslaughter of Anthony Scarrott at Hove Crown Court on January 30.
Mr Scarrott, known as Tony, was found with serious injuries at an address in Westcourt Road, Worthing, on September 11 last year.
Engels, who knew Mr Scarrott, was initially arrested on suspicion of assault and released on bail pending further enquiries.
Mr Scarrott died in hospital three days later.
Anthony Scarrott, known as Tony, died in hospital after he was seriously injured (Image: Supplied)
Engels, of no fixed address, was then arrested on suspicion of murder and subsequently charged.
Following his guilty manslaughter plea, he is due to be sentenced on March 25 at Hove Crown Court.
Sussex Police has now reported that Engels “slapped [Mr Scarrott] across the face causing him to fall backwards and hit his head.”
Detective Inspector Amanda Zinyama, of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said: “This has been a tragic and distressing case particularly for Tony’s family and friends and our thoughts remain with them.
“We now await the sentencing of Engels following his guilty plea to manslaughter.”
Mr Scarrott was a well known bar manager in Brighton and lived in Worthing.
He was a proud member of the Max Miller Appreciation Society.
Tony was photographed in his Max Miller outfit with Eastenders star June Brown.
Anthony Scarrott with June Brown (Dot Cotton from EastEnders) (Image: Supplied)
The Dot Cotton actress met with the society during one of their summer meets in Brighton.
Tony’s sister, Sandy, said: “My brother Tony was loved by so many family members and friends.
“I just want to say ‘Tony, sleep tight and remember the show must go on’.”
The Ship Inn in Southwick shared a tribute on social media referring to Tony with an affectionate nickname, which said: “Rest in peace Doris. You truly were one of a kind.
“Our hearts are heavy and we don’t have any words.
“Please bear with us while we come to terms with the loss of our great friend.
“All our love goes out to Sandy and the rest of Tony’s family at this heart breaking time.”
Others shared their sadness underneath the post.
One wrote: “Such sad news. RIP Tony you were one of a kind and will always be in our memories.”
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