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JD Twitch, one of Glasgow's most revered DJs, dead aged 57
Keith McIvor, known as JD Twitch, was a pioneering Scottish DJ and co-founder of Optimo Music label, inspiring many and raising over £140,000 for his care, friends said.
- Keith McIvor, known as JD Twitch, the Scottish DJ and co-founder of Optimo Espacio, died peacefully at age 57 in a Glasgow hospice on Friday.
- He publicly announced in July that he was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour, which rapidly deteriorated his health and affected his speech and mobility.
- McIvor and Jonnie Wilkes started Optimo Espacio at Glasgow's Sub Club in 1997, running the Sunday night club for 13 years until 2010 with a diverse music policy.
- Wilkes reflected that their 28-year partnership changed his life immeasurably, while artists like Daniel Avery called McIvor 'an all-time great' and Bicep said they were 'utterly heartbroken.'
- Wilkes expressed gratitude to supporters and hospice staff, promising to continue the Optimo legacy with McIvor always in his heart, highlighting his lasting impact on music and friendship.
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Scottish DJ JD Twitch, one half of duo Optimo, dies aged 57
It comes months after he announced he had been diagnosed with an untreatable brain tumour.
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Read Full ArticlePioneering Optimo DJ JD Twitch dies aged 57 from brain tumour
Keith McIvor, also known as JD Twitch, has died at the age of 57 (Picture: Getty) Keith McIvor, a Scottish DJ who performed as part of the duo Optimo, has died at the age of 57. The esteemed musician, known as JD Twitch, was previously diagnosed with an untreatable brain tumour, which he made public in July. He died ‘peacefully’ at 2:06pm Friday at the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice in Glasgow, as confirmed by his fellow DJ Jonnie Wilkes, …
·London, United Kingdom
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