Mark Loffel, better known as Mark Spoon, has died at the age of 39. The influential German DJ was found dead in his Berlin apartment following a suspected heart attack.
He was best known for Jam And Spoon, his collaboration with fellow dance music star Jam El Mar. The pair's debut album, 'Triptomatic Fairytales', was a transatlantic success and was followed by 1995 hit 'Right in the Night (Fall in Love With Music)'. The duo additionally recorded hits under the name Tokyo Ghetto Pussy, as well as remixing songs by artists such as Moby and The Pet Shop Boys, whilst Loffel discovered Dr Alban in his capacity as a promoter.
Universal Music confirmed Loffel's death at the end of last week, and a condolences book has been set up here: http://www.mark-spoon.com/