Keith McIvor dead: Scottish DJ JD Twitch dies weeks after devastating health diagnosis

Scottish music DJ Keith McIvor, better know to fans as JD Twitch, has died after being diagnosed with an untreatable brain tumour. The music titan was just 57 - and had only told fans of his health condition in July.

His death was announced by music producer Jonnie Wilkes on Saturday, which revealed Keith had died on Friday afternoon. The pair had worked together running the club night Optimo Espacio in Sub Club in Glasgow.

Sharing the sad news of Keith's death via the Optimo Espacio Instagram page, Jonnie wrote: “It’s with immense sadness that I’m writing to tell you Keith passed away peacefully yesterday at 2.06pm at The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice in Glasgow.

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"In a 28 year partnership he changed my life immeasurably and together we took our work in directions and to places few people are lucky enough to explore.”

He continued: "Keith’s intensity and passion for life, for music, for creativity and for positive change simply never let up. He was formidable. His belief in people and the idea that standing together, that our collective strength is powerful was unwavering. I loved him for that."

He added: "My thoughts are with Keith’s family and friends. Thank you to them and the extended group who have tirelessly supported Keith and each other in the last few months. Thank you to the staff at The Hospice who made this last while as good as it possibly could be."

The moving tribute ended Jonnie writing: "Keith left us far too soon. He will go now to travel those space-ways but I know his energy remains in every one of us who had the privilege of knowing him. I love you forever Keith."

Back in July, Keith told fans that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma - sharing his news after fans noticed he had missed a number of gigs.

After receiving an outpouring of support, his wife, Marissa, set up a fundraiser to help make payment for support. She wrote in a crowd funder post in mid-July: "After so many kind messages from friends and fans around the world asking how to help, we’re launching a Crowdfunder to support Keith’s urgent needs."

The fundraiser quickly raised thousands of pounds, and in a heartbreaking update soon after, it was revealed that Keith's condition had worsened.

Following the news of his death spread online, many took to social media to pay tribute to Keith. DJ Daniel Avery wrote: “He was an all-time great. Together you gave countless people endless hours of joy, excitement and togetherness.

"That’s not to mention the generations of DJs you inspired. Sending all of the love to you, my friend. You will no doubt continue this legacy".

And DJ Gonno added: "I will carry the legacy I learned from Keith and keep his spirit alive forever. Rest in peace, my dear mentor… I miss you so much".

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