José Padilla dies aged 64: Legendary Ibiza DJ passes away following a battle with colon cancer
- The producer sadly passed away in his sleep in Ibiza on Sunday following a battle with colon cancer
- The ‘Godfather of chill-out’ had been updating his fans on his health since July, when he found out his diagnosis
- At the time, he revealed his condition left him unable to work and later thanked his followers for their support after undergoing surgery
- José was born in Barcelona and moved to Ibiza in the 70s, where he took up a DJ residency at famous bar Café del Mar from 1991
- The Souvenir star released his first album by Mercury Records in 1998, and went on to DJ for decades
DJ José Padilla, who was known for his legendary sets in Ibiza, has died aged 64.
The producer sadly passed away in his sleep on the Spanish island on Sunday following a battle with colon cancer.
A statement was released to his official Facebook page, which read: ‘Hola amigos . It is with great sadness that we bring you the news that José passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday night here on his beloved island of Ibiza.
Tragic: DJ José Padilla, who was known for his legendary sets in Ibiza, has died aged 64
‘His family and friends would like to say thank you to everybody who sent donations and messages of support to help make his last few months easier, and to all the staff of Can Misses Hospital for taking care of him until the end.
‘Now he has gone and the sunset in Ibiza will never be the same without him , but the beautiful music of Jose Padilla will stay with us forever. Adiós maestro … x.’ (sic)
The ‘Godfather of chill-out’ had been updating his fans on his health since July, when he found out his diagnosis.
At the time, he revealed his condition left him unable to work as he said: ‘Hola amigos , unfortunately I have some bad news.
Health battle: The producer sadly passed away in his sleep in the Spanish island on Sunday after being diagnosed with colon cancer over the summer (statement pictured)
‘Some days ago I was taken to hospital and I have been diagnosed with colon cancer and now I am waiting for an operation.
‘My situation is very bad , I am completely broken after 5 months with no income whatsoever and no way to pay my rent, so humbly I ask if you can help me with your donations. Thank you. Love & Music, Jose.’ (sic)
The media personality thanked his followers for their support in August after undergoing surgery.
He shared: ‘Hola amigos , here is an update on my situation : I am now out of hospital after the cancer operation and am starting on the long road to recovery .
‘I am completely broken’: The ‘Godfather of chill-out’ had been updating his fans on his health since July, when he found out his diagnosis.
Grateful: The media personality thanked his followers for their support in August after undergoing surgery
‘Thank you very very much for all your support and kind words , it is really helping me get through this difficult time . Love & music , José.’ (sic)
José was born in Barcelona and moved to Ibiza in the 70s, where he took up a DJ residency at famous bar Café del Mar from 1991.
The Souvenir star released his first album by Mercury Records in 1998, and went on to DJ for decades.
The 2002 Latin Grammy nominee dropped his last album, So Many Colours, in 2015.
Successful: José was born in Barcelona and moved to Ibiza in the 70s, where he took up a DJ residency at famous bar Café del Mar from 1991