Well-known DJ is dead: "I am shocked and sad" - last album will be released shortly

In the 80s he became the star of the British DJ scene. Now a well-known musician and producer has died unexpectedly at the age of 56.

• A well-known star producer died unexpectedly at the age of 56 .
• DJ, producer, remixer and musician - Andrew Weatherall had many talents.
  
• He has worked with artists such as Björk, New Order and the Chemical Brothers .

London - Andrew Weatherall is dead. The British musician, DJ and producer died unexpectedly at the age of 56 . On Monday morning, February 17, he was admitted to a London hospital . A short time later, news of his death came. As the Rolling Stone reports, pulmonary embolism is the cause of death.

"He was treated on an outpatient basis, but unfortunately the clot reached his heart. His death was quick and peaceful, ”his management announced in a statement to The Guardian. The Briton became known as a DJ and producer in the late 1980s . He played among others in the well-known London club "Shoom" .

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Mourning the untimely passing of our dear friend #andrewweatherall heartbreaking. Andrew was unique the outsider Lord Saber Acid House Punk rocker rockabilly rebel non conformist musical genius. One of the greatest DJ producers of all time. Pictured here with Andrew on a Sunday October 19 at at my local pub on the coast Marina Fountain. Had a good dance for over 6 plus hours and a good laugh and catch up with our dear friend. Andrew as always played on for longer the music inspiring. Combination of love and huge sadness currently. We have lost one of the greatest music talents of all time feeling heartbroken

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Andrew Weatherall: A man with many talents

DJ, producer, remixer and musician - Andrew Weatherall had many talents. He was one of the central figures in the British electronic scene . Through him the music genre Acid-House reached the mainstream and was also successful outside of Great Britain.

In the early 90s Weatherall produced the album "Screamadelica" by the band Primal Scream . The international success of the album made the DJ known to a wider audience. His remix for the song "Soon" from "My Bloody Valentine" was later celebrated worldwide.

Andrew Weatherall: Last track released in February

During the course of his career, the Briton adopted various pseudonyms such as "The Sabers of Paradise" or "Two Lone Swordsmen". He also worked with well-known artists such as Björk, New Order, Stereo MCs and the Chemical Brothers. As the "Rolling Stone" reports, his last album will be released on February 21 with the track "Unknown Plunder".

Friends and colleagues also show sympathy for his death on social media. "I'm shocked and sad," wrote Tim Burgess , singer of the band "The Charlatans", in a post on Twitter.

Shocked and saddened to hear that cosmic traveler 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

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