DJ and producer Andrew Weatherall has died at the age of 56 after a pulmonary embolism.
A statement from his publicists released on Monday said: "We are deeply sorry to announce that Andrew Weatherall, the noted DJ and musician passed away in the early hours of this morning, Monday 17th February 2020, at Whipps Cross Hospital, London.
Read DJ Cian Ó Cíobháin's tribute to Andrew Weatherall
"The cause of death was a pulmonary embolism. He was being treated in hospital but unfortunately the blood clot reached his heart. His death was swift and peaceful.
"His family and friends are profoundly saddened by his death and are taking time to gather their thoughts. Further announcements regarding funeral arrangements will be made in due course."
Weatherall is largely credited with taking acid house into the mainstream with his production work on Primal Scream's landmark album Screamadelica in 1991, which helped change the course of British dance and rock music in the 1990s.
Weatherall was one of the key DJs in the acid house movement of the late 1980s and founded the record label Boy's Own Recordings and the production outfit Bocca Juniors.
As well as producing Screamadelica, he was acclaimed for his work as a DJ on Happy Mondays' Hallelujah, New Order's World In Motion and Primal Scream's Loaded.
Tributes have been flooding in for Weatherall, who was a much-loved figure in the UK music scene.
I can't believe I am writing this.#RIP Andrew Weatherall
— Dave Haslam (@Mr_Dave_Haslam) February 17, 2020
(6 April 1963 - 17 February 2020)
One of the greatest, sweetest, funniest guys I've ever met. pic.twitter.com/hXKR02k850
We are deeply sorry to announce that Andrew Weatherall, the noted DJ and musician, passed away in the early hours of this morning, Monday 17th February 2020, at Whipps Cross Hospital, London. The cause of death was a pulmonary embolism. pic.twitter.com/cOe6KA0yts
— Prescription PR (@prescriptionpr) February 17, 2020
hard to put into words the influence and impact Andrew Weatherall has had on UK culture...
— Gilles Peterson (@gillespeterson) February 17, 2020
so sad to hear of his passing
RIP
In shock!
— Cian Ó Cíobháin (@COCiobh) February 17, 2020
One of my heroes & biggest influences has passed. I was only chatting to him after his gig in Manchester last week and he said 'I was feeling poorly and I almost didn't make it tonight’.
His last words to me: ‘Happy birthday’.
I’m crying.
RIP Andrew Weatherall: An Rí XX pic.twitter.com/qsXgrLBRL2
Shocked and saddened to hear that cosmic traveller Andrew Weatherall has left the building. Always a pleasure to meet up with him and share good times. Rest well mate pic.twitter.com/OIsg2Fb6Di
— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) February 17, 2020
1) Tears, so very sad to hear Andrew Weatherall passed away. He first booked me in the early 90's for a Magnetic North night he was so gracious to host.
— Dave Clarke (@DJDaveClarke) February 17, 2020
1) Tears, so very sad to hear Andrew Weatherall passed away. He first booked me in the early 90's for a Magnetic North night he was so gracious to host.
— Dave Clarke (@DJDaveClarke) February 17, 2020
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