Paul Spencer, who launched dance music underneath the identify Dario G, has died on the age of 53.
His dying was introduced in a put up on his Instagram account on Monday: “It’s with nice unhappiness that we announce the passing of our beloved Paul Spencer earlier at the moment. He was optimistic till the top however this was one battle he couldn’t combat anymore.
“He leaves behind a beautiful musical legacy and plenty of joyful reminiscences for many individuals. He might be sadly missed by everybody who beloved him.”
Dario G had been initially a trio comprising of Spencer and fellow DJs Scott Rosser and Stephen Spencer, and took their identify from the supervisor of Crewe Alexandra soccer membership on the time, Dario Gradi.
They had been greatest identified for his or her 1997 hit “Sunchyme”, which reached quantity two within the UK singles chart and was solely saved off the highest spot solely by Elton John’s “Candle within the Wind”, his tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales.
A yr later the trio launched “Carnaval de Paris” for the 1998 World Cup in France, with the one reaching quantity 5 within the charts.
After Rosser and Stephen Spencer left to pursue different alternatives, Spencer, who was born in Crewe, continued utilizing the Dario G identify for his solo act.
In June 2023, Spencer introduced that he had been recognized with stage IV rectal most cancers. He bravely documented his therapy on-line, and in a video from January revealed the most cancers had grown in his liver and had additionally unfold to his lungs.
After information of his dying broke, tributes flooded in for the worldwide DJ.
Sonique, who collaborated on a single “Carry on Lovin” shortly earlier than his dying, stated: “Relaxation in peace my pricey pal. I’m so joyful we made a music collectively. You’ve gotten left us a lot too quickly. We are going to miss you.”
Digital duo Phats & Small wrote on Instagram: “Misplaced for phrases. One of many good guys, you’ll be missed brother.”
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DJ and radio presenter MistaJam wrote: “Sending love and honest condolences to his family and friends. Relaxation in Peace, thanks for the music.”
Document producer Sigala posted: “That’s so unhappy. A real inspiration, he introduced pleasure to so many individuals and can stay on without end by means of his music.
“Paul informed me many instances over the past yr ‘go get your self checked’ so I’m passing on that message to anybody studying this, as I’m certain he would need me to. Our well being must be extra of a precedence! He might be missed drastically. Sending like to his household, relaxation in peace buddy.”
Most cancers charity MacMillan added in an announcement: “We’re unhappy to listen to of Paul’s dying and sending like to his family and friends.
“Final yr he launched a charity single, ‘Savour the Miracle of Life’ with the earnings kindly being donated to us to assist us help individuals dwelling with most cancers. He was extremely form and might be missed by everybody who knew him.”
