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RIP DJ Derek. I just listened to part of a recording someone posted on the FB page. Weirdly, the very first bit of speaking I heard as I randomly hit play about half way through the set Derek said "I had no absolutely no control about when I was born, any more than I have of when I'm going to die"
Quite nice hearing his voice and talking about his DJ career, he's been all over the place at various clubs and festivals including Glastonbury, Womad and the Big Chill. A local legend indeed!
I also found a BBC article saying Avon and Somerset Police said it was "satisfied that there's nothing to suggest [the death] was suspicious."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-35804823
So I wonder what happened? Was he found in a wooded area, where he may have hanged himself, or did he just die of a heart attack while walking? I presume there will be an inquest?
Interesting article about DJ Derek and the search for him in the Guardian today.
http://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/mar/23/dj-derek-life-death-unlikely-reggae-legend-bristol
Derek Serpell-Morris' body was so badly decomposed when he was finally found by a dog walker in March that experts could not identified any cause of death.
There were no signs of serious injuries to his skull or bones although his ribs did have minor fractures.