Tributes have poured in for Dario G star Paul Spencer following news of his death on Monday.
The DJ and producer, who was known for songs including Carnaval De Paris, Sunchyme and Ring Of Fire, passed away following a battle with cancer aged 53.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Paul Spencer earlier today,” the musician's family said as they announced the news on social media.
“He was positive until the end but this was one battle he could not fight anymore. He leaves behind a wonderful musical legacy and many happy memories for many people.
“He will be sadly missed by everyone who loved him. Shine bright our big star.”
Dario G initially consisted of a trio: Spencer and fellow DJs Scott Rosser and Stephen Spencer (unrelated).
In recent years, however, Paul adopted Dario G as his solo stage name.
Following the announcement on Instagram, music stars flooded the comments section with their tributes to Spencer.
British DJ Sigala, real name Bruce Fielder, 31, branded the late musician “a true inspiration” and said Spencer had encouraged him to get himself checked for cancer.
He said: “That’s so sad. A true inspiration, he brought joy to so many people and will live on forever through his music.
“Paul told me many times over the last year ‘Go get yourself checked’ so I’m passing on that message to anyone reading this, as I’m sure he would want me to.
“Our health should be more of a priority! He will be missed greatly. Sending love to his family, rest in peace buddy xx.”
British DJ MistaJam said he was sending his love and condolences to his friends and family.
Singer Sonique said: “Rest in peace my friend. We will miss you that’s for sure.”
Electronic duo Phats and Small wrote: “Lost for words. One of the good guys, you'll be missed brother.”
Radio presenter Chris Stark encouraged people to listen to Dario G’s song Sunchyme “on loud”.
On X he called the late musician “one of the loveliest, supportive, brilliantly creative people I’ve ever known”.
The official Instagram page of charity Macmillan Cancer Support wrote: “We are sad to hear of Paul’s death and sending love to his friends and family.
“Last year he released a charity single, ‘Savour the Miracle of Life’ with the profits kindly being donated to us to help us support people living with cancer.
“He was incredibly kind and will be missed by everyone who knew him.”
Spencer, a Crewe native, revealed his stage 4 rectal cancer diagnosis in an Instagram post last June - and revealed that doctors had also found a shadow on his liver.
He wrote: “Hard to write this. I've just found out that I've got stage 4 rectal cancer and a shadow on my liver.
“That's damn hard to read too I'm sure. Gonna give it my best shot though. Stay positive, cos I am. Always. Seeing the doctors on Friday to discuss the next steps.”
In a video from January, Spencer said his cancer had grown in his liver and had also spread to his lungs.
