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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Brian Yalung

DJ Dan Dies at 57 After Missing Show, Leaving Behind Legacy That Shaped Global Dance Music

The late Daniel Wherret built a legacy through decades of influential DJ sets and releases. (Credit: DJ Dan Instagram)

The music industry suffered a huge blow following the reported death of American house DJ and producer Daniel Wherret. Better known globally as DJ Dan, the legendary West Coast house producer allegedly died from a heart attack on Sunday, 29 March, according to his sister Dora King.

Concern grew for the artist after Wherret failed to show up for Spring Ball at Dead Ringer Bar in Reno, Nevada on 28 March. With no word on his whereabouts or status, organisers were forced to relay the bad news to the people in attendance at the venue.

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