Great dance anthems

After cancer diagnosis: musician Dario G passes away

Dario G passed away one year after being diagnosed with colon cancer at the age of 53.(Bild: www.instagram.com/dariogofficial/)

He shaped the 1990s with songs such as "Sunchyme" and "Carnaval de Paris". Now the musician Paul Spencer, who performed under the name Dario G, has died at the age of 53, as the British broadcaster BBC and the television station Sky News reported on Monday, citing an Instagram post by his family.

"It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Paul Spencer today," the post read.

"He was positive to the end, but this was a battle he could no longer fight. He leaves behind a wonderful musical legacy and many happy memories for many people. He will be greatly missed by everyone who loved him." Spencer had made a cancer diagnosis public last year.

Diagnosed with bowel cancer a year ago
A year ago, Spencer announced on Instagram that he had bowel cancer. The charity Macmillan Cancer wrote under the news of his death that he had been incredibly kind-hearted and had supported their organization last year with proceeds from his single "Savour the Miracle of Life". He will be missed by all who knew him, the organization's entry said.

He created some great dance anthems with his music project Dario G. "Carnaval de Paris" was released for the 1998 World Cup and was considered the unofficial anthem. The music project, which in the meantime had become a trio, also released songs such as "Voices" and the song "Dream To Me", which referenced "Dreams" by the Cranberries.