Rob Base has died at the age of 59 following a private battle with cancer, according to sources. He is said to have passed away on 22 May 2026, surrounded by his family, with tributes emerging after the news was shared through official channels.
He had recently celebrated his 59th birthday, with fans revisiting his best-known track 'It Takes Two', the 1988 hit with DJ E-Z Rock which achieved crossover success in hip-hop. The song remains widely played across films, radio playlists and sporting events.
