Tributes to DJ 'legend' of city's music scene

'APACHE' JEFFERSON VANDIKE DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS

- ELLIOT BALL 

TRIBUTES have flooded in for the self-proclaimed “Professor of Mixology”, Jefferson Vandike, who has died after a short illness. The talented and well-respected DJ, who was synonymous with the city’s music scene, was well known in Plymouth and beyond and was a popular performer at many nightlife venues.

His death was announced on Wednesday by his family. In a short statement, they explained Jefferson had died “suddenly” after battling a “short illness”.

They said: “We, the Vandike family, have the deep sorrow to announce that our beloved son, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, the unique and beautiful man that was Jefferson Vandike, left us suddenly this morning, following a short illness. With loving gratitude to those who fought so hard to save him. We know he was truly loved, respected and adored by many in Plymouth and beyond.

“His beautiful spirit will live on in all of us, in his poetry and above all in the music that was his life’s work and his passion, above all else. Peace, tunes and many moons darling Jeff, our Apache – our love forever from your heartbroken family. Arrangements to follow.”