Superstar DJ David Guetta has led tributes to dance legend Alan Green who died at 46 yesterday. Friends claim his struggle with epilepsy could be the cause of his death, and members of the dance music community have offered an outpouring of support and condolences.
David Guetta, whom Alan Green worked with as his production manager, broke the news of his death on Twitter last night. He expressed his grief and offered gratitude for the work he had done in his career:
Alan @algreenProdMgr, i just can’t believe you’ve gone, my friend. Thank you for all you did for me. pic.twitter.com/hvT7M1LQyn
— David Guetta (@davidguetta) September 20, 2015
Alan has been lauded for his influence in the electronic dance music community through his work at Creamfields, The Warehouse Project, and tours with the likes of Carl Cox.
The exact cause of his death is unknown at the time, and other DJs have voiced their shock at Alan Green’s untimely passing:
@davidguetta @algreenProdMgr Very sorry for your loss David, I just spoke to him a few days ago! He was a great guy, RIP Alan.
— Laidback Luke (@LaidbackLuke) September 21, 2015
Sad to hear the passing of Alan Green. A real gentlemen and truly passionate about music and entertainment. Farewell Alan, u will b missed.
— Sander Kleinenberg (@kleinenberg) September 21, 2015
When you turned up to a gig & saw Alan Green was in charge you knew everything was totally on point. A real pro & a gent. A sad loss. RIP
— Fake Blood (@IamFakeBlood) September 20, 2015
Source: Scottish Daily Record