 Music pioneer Deeon 'DJ Deeon' Boyd has died. The news was confirmed in a statement shared on his official Facebook page, after a series of health issues. 'I am sorry to announce the legendary Artist, Producer, DJ, Label owner, and my friend Deeon 'DJ Deeon' Boyd gained his wings today,' it read. 'The family thanks you for your support and will announce arrangements in the coming days. 'Thank you for your understanding. #DJDEEONforever #GRC #lowendforlife.' His cause of death has not yet been confirmed. Devastated fans flocked to the comments below to pay tribute and share their best memories of the late DJ. 'Countless happy moments you gave us at any dancefloor your music was played…thank you for them all, RIP DJ Deeon,' one wrote. 'Truly devastating — you were the soundtrack to so my most fun, unforgettable memories… the sound you pioneered, the movement you inspired, the lives you've touched…, [sic]' another said. 'DJ Deeon was a trailblazer, who cultivated, and captivated. Rest easy, king. We'll keep it G for you down here in your memory.' 'He was such an amazing DJ from my generation… His music will always live on,' a follower penned. A commenter said: 'DJ Deeon thank you for all the wonderful music, you brought so much joyful dancing into my life, RIP.' As a Facebook user added: 'My deepest heartfelt condolences to your family friends and loved ones Amen. 'Thank you for sharing your love for music dance and vibes.' Boyd was known as a pioneer of ghetto house music in the early 90s, and worked on Back 2 Skool, Freak Like Me, House-O-Matic and Let Me Bang. He was also given a shout-out in Daft Punk track Teachers, released in 1997, for his work in the genre. No cause of death has been given for the trailblazer (Picture: DJ Deeon Facebook) The producer had been devastated by a string of health issues over the years, including cancer, a leg amputation and an illness that forced him to undergo a){kind=link}
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Music pioneer Deeon ‘DJ Deeon’ Boyd has died.
The news was confirmed in a statement shared on his official Facebook page, after a series of health issues.
‘I am sorry to announce the legendary Artist, Producer, DJ, Label owner, and my friend Deeon ‘DJ Deeon’ Boyd gained his wings today,’ it read.
‘The family thanks you for your support and will announce arrangements in the coming days.