DJ Andrew Weatherall has died aged 56, his PR agency has announced.

The producer was known for his work on popular club remixes of hit tracks including New Order's World In Motion, Primal Scream's I'm Losing More Than I'll Ever Have, and Happy Mondays' Hallelujah.

His most famous project was Primal Scream's 1991 album Screamadelica, which was a critical smash, a chart hit and won the first ever Mercury Music Prize in 1992.

Image: The DJ and producer has died aged 56

Weatherall was born in Windsor on 6 April 1963 and found fame in the 1980s as part of the acid house movement, founding the record label Boy's Own Recordings and production outfit Bocca Juniors.

Another of Weatherall's most notable tracks was his take on Soon by My Bloody Valentine, which was ranked the best remix ever by music magazine NME in 2011.


"My Bloody Valentine always sounded epic, but they never sounded this fun," the magazine said.

"One of Weatherall's best, of many."

Image: Weatherall collaborated with Primal Scream

Weatherall died of a pulmonary embolism at a London hospital on Monday.

His management, Prescription PR, said: "We are deeply sorry to announce that Andrew Weatherall, the noted DJ and musician, passed away in the early hours of this morning, Monday 17 February 2020, at Whipps Cross Hospital.

"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.

"His family and friends are profoundly saddened by his death and are taking time to gather their thoughts. Further announcements regarding funeral arrangements will be made in due course."

Image: Weatherall also worked with Happy Mondays

Charlatans lead singer Tim Burgess was quick to pay tribute to Weatherall, tweeting: "Shocked and saddened to hear that cosmic traveller Andrew Weatherall has left the building.

"Always a pleasure to meet up with him and share good times. Rest well mate."

Weatherall's fellow DJ Gilles Peterson added: "Hard to put into words the influence and impact Andrew Weatherall has had on UK culture... so sad to hear of his passing RIP."

Radio DJ Lauren Laverne said: "Absolutely heartbroken to hear about Weatherall. A wonderful person who contributed so much to music and British culture. The world is a poorer place today.