Legendary West Coast house producer DJ Dan has passed away at the age of 57.
The artist’s death was confirmed by his representative in a statement to Billboard on Sunday, March 29.
“It is with profound sorrow, deep admiration, and an enduring sense of gratitude and love that we announce the passing of Daniel Wherrett — known professionally to the world simply as DJ Dan — one of the most beloved, genre-defying, and genuinely influential pioneers in the history of American electronic music,” read a statement provided to Billboard.
“He leaves behind not just a discography, but a culture — a way of feeling music that touched millions of souls across four decades and five continents. He often said he felt his purpose in life was ‘to heal through music,’” added a spokesperson.
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