The DJ Andrew Weatherall has died in hospital today at the age of 56.
The musician, who produced Primal Scream’s Screamadelica, suffered a pulmonary embolism.
His management announced the tragic news in a statement, writing: “We are deeply sorry to announce that Andrew Weatherall, the noted DJ and musician passed away in the early hours of this morning, Monday 17th February 2020, at Whipps Cross Hospital, London.
The cause of death was a pulmonary embolism. He was being treated in hospital but unfortunately, the blood clot reached his heart. His death was swift and peaceful.