Australian DJ Ian Bell ‘dies aged 60 en route to Eurovision’ as tributes pour in

DJ Ian Bell has died aged 60

Popular Australian DJ and music expert Ian Bell, 60, has reportedly died in Paris during a family holiday while en route to the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool.

A well-known figure on the Adelaide club scene in the 1980s and 90s, he had been photographed alongside the likes of Rita Ora and Spice Girl Mel C over his long and varied career.

He was also a record shop owner, and concert writer and photographer.

Bell is said to have died on May 2 in Paris after suffering a heart attack, according to local Adelaide publication The Advertiser.

It was planned to be the first stop on a trip that would culminate at Eurovision for him and his family.

Got a story?

If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.

RIP.