Cult DJ Mighty Mouse died suddenly at the age of 48 after suffering an aortic aneurysm.
The music producer, whose real name is Matthew Ward, died in his sleep at his home in Spain.
He was best known as a pioneer of house and disco in the 2000s.
Ward’s label Defected Records announced the news of his death in a statement:
“We are devastated to confirm that Matthew Ward aka Mighty Mouse, died suddenly last Thursday at his home in Spain. Matthew died in his sleep from an aortic aneurysm. We are all lost without his enormous presence and talent. Our thoughts are with his partner, Ellen, and his Mum, Judy, as well as his wider family and many, many friends and fans. We would ask you to please respect the family’s privacy at this terrible time. All enquiries and condolences through his agent, please.”
The international DJ made his breakthrough with his critically hailed Disco Circus mix series.
Tributes have poured in following Ward’s death. Fellow DJ Simon Dunmore said: ‘Sending love & condolences to Matthew’s family & friends. RIP Mighty Mouse.’
Popular DJ Mele, whose full name is Krissy Peers, said: ‘Always the best vibes with him. RIP bro.’
Producer Little Louie Vega added: ‘A very kind human being and talented. We had a wonderful chat a few months ago in the UK in the green room at the club we both played. Rest in peace.’
International star A-Trak simply replied to the news: ‘Oh no.’
DJ Jason Dee added: ‘Saw him in Sydney in 2019 supporting Late Nite Tuff Guy and he was excellent.
He played his remix of Abba and it rocked the place. This was long before his edit was heavily supported the world over.’
One fan wrote: ‘Rip you absolute legend. Thank you for the amazing music 💔❤️’.
Another added: ‘R.I.E.P Mighty Mouse… 🙏🤍💔’
One more said: ‘Rest in peace!! Gone but not forgotten 💔💔✨.’
