DJ Mighty Mouse has died “instantly”, aged 48.
The music star, who was properly regarded by listeners of house and disco, died in his sleep after struggling an aortic aneurysm in his Spanish house.
Mighty Mouse, whose actual identify was Matthew Ward, was signed by UK label Defected Data, who introduced the information.
An announcement learn: “We’re devastated to verify that Matthew Ward aka Mighty Mouse, died instantly final Thursday at his house in Spain.
“Matthew died in his sleep from an aortic aneurysm. We’re all misplaced with out his monumental presence and expertise.
“Our ideas are along with his associate, Ellen, and his Mum, Judy, in addition to his wider household and plenty of, many associates and followers. We might ask you to please respect the household’s privateness at this horrible time.”
The DJ and music producer generated a devoted fanbase within the 2000s on account of his Disco Circus sequence.
He made common appearances on BBC Radio 1’s dance reveals, and collaborated with DJs Pete Tong and Andrew Weatherall, who died in February 2020.
Ward was set to play Sinister Circus Halloween Social gathering in Newcastle this Saturday (29 October), and in Barcelona on Monday (31 October). He was additionally the host of the combination sequence The Mighty Wonky Disco Present.]
Mighty Mouse’s label Defected Data paid tribute to the DJ on Twitter
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Quite a few DJs, together with Simon Dunmore, have paid tribute to Ward on social media, with followers sharing their favorite remixes.
Singer Rowetta additionally paid tribute, writing: “Such unhappy, unhappy information. One other enormous loss.”
