DJ Mighty Mouse, a music producer, died “suddenly” at the age of 48 at his home in Spain, glamsquad reports.
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The producer, whose real name is Matthew Ward and who was a pioneer of the UK’s house and disco scene in the 2000s, died on Thursday, October 20, according to his label Defected Records.
‘We are devastated to confirm that Matthew Ward, aka Mighty Mouse, died suddenly last Thursday at his home in Spain,’ they wrote in their post.
‘Without his enormous presence and talent, we are all lost.’
‘Our hearts go out to his partner, Ellen, and his mother, Judy, as well as his extended family and many, many fans.’
‘We would appreciate it if you could please respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time.’
The international DJ made a name for himself with his critically acclaimed Disco Circus mix series. He has also appeared on BBC Radio 1’s dance shows and worked with major DJs such as Groove Armada, Pete Tong, Craig Charles, Andrew Weatheral, and Dimitri from Paris.
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Mighty Mouse posted about new music he was planning to release just two days before his untimely death, and he was also scheduled to perform at a Halloween party in Newcastle this Saturday.