Ultra-Sonic frontman Mallorca Lee dies
He announced his terminal cancer diagnosis just weeks ago.
Last updated 5th Feb 2024
Ultrasonic frontman Mallorca Lee has died just weeks after revealing he had terminal cancer.
The founder of the iconic 90s dance group passed away on Sunday afternoon aged 51 .
Last month the DJ told his fans he may only have a matter of months left.
The news was announced on social media today by DJ Kid: "It is with tremendous sadness that I announce the sad passing on Sunday afternoon of legendary Scottish DJ, producer and long-time friend Mallorca Lee, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer just 4 weeks ago. He was 51.
"During this incredibly upsetting time, my deepest sympathy goes out to Maria Mallorca's wife his children Angel and Oceano and his extended family and friends.
"You will be deeply missed, brother, but your energy and legacy will live on."
Lee founded the techno group in Ayrshire in 1991 alongside Rodger Hughes to become one of Scotland’s most successful dance acts. Their first single was ‘Obsession’ and 13 others followed. Mallorca Lee carried on producing after Ultra Sonic disbanded in th lat 90s, also spending time as part of Public Domain.
On Mallorca Lee’s official facebook this afternoon, a post simply reads: “we love you infinity, goodbye and safe trip”, underneath which fans have already left over a thousand comments.