From the New York Daily News:
The “Godfather of House” has died.
Legendary DJ and music producer Frankie Knuckles passed away Monday, aged 59.
The official cause of death is currently unknown, but some reports suggest it was from complications related to Type II Diabetes.
Tributes have flooded in from fellow DJs across the world.
“A legend has fallen. All hail Frankie Knuckles an inspiration to us all,” wrote award-winning spinner Vince Lawrence on his Facebook page.
“I am devastated to write that my dear friend Frankie Knuckles has passed away today. Can’t write any more than this at the moment. I’m sorry,” wrote David Morales on Twitter.