Legendary Scottish DJ Keith McIvor, known by his stage name JD Twitch, has tragically died aged 57 after being diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour.

The musician was one half of the duo behind Optimo Espacio, a weekly Sunday-night club in Sun Club in Glasgow, alongside music producer Jonnie Wilkes, also known as JG Wilkes.

And on Saturday Jonnie took to Instagram to share the sad news of Keith’s passing on Friday afternoon as he said his friend changed his life ‘immeasurably’. 

Sharing snaps of the pair together he penned: ‘It’s with immense sadness that I’m writing to tell you Keith passed away peacefully yesterday at 2.06pm at The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice in Glasgow.

‘In a 28 year partnership he changed my life immeasurably and together we took our work in directions and to places few people are lucky enough to explore.’

He continued: ‘I am forever grateful for everything he bestowed on me, both as a partner in music and as a friend.

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Back in July Keith told fans on social media he had been diagnosed with a glioblastoma after missing several gigs, his wife Marissa went on to set up a Crowdfunder

‘Keith’s intensity and passion for life, for music, for creativity and for positive change simply never let up. He was formidable.

‘His belief in people and the idea that standing together, that our collective strength is powerful, was unwavering. I loved him for that.’

Sending his love to his friends and family he added: ‘My thoughts are with Keith’s family and friends. Thank you to them and the extended group who have tirelessly supported Keith and each other in the last few months.

‘Thank you to the staff at The Hospice who made this last while as good as it possibly could be.

‘Keith left us far too soon. He will go now to travel those space-ways, but I know his energy remains in every one of us who had the privilege of knowing him. I love you forever Keith.’

Back in July Keith told fans on social media he had been diagnosed with a glioblastoma after missing several gigs.

His wife Marissa then went on to set up a fundraiser on Crowdfunder UK, raising a total of £147,411 in under three months.

Sharing an update on the page in August,, Marissa revealed Kevin now needed 24-hour nursing care as his condition had rapidly progressed, affecting his speech, mobility, and independence.

The musician was one half of the duo behind Optimo Espacio, a weekly Sunday-night club in Sun Club in Glasgow, alongside music producer Jonnie Wilkes, also known as JG Wilkes

On Saturday Jonnie took to Instagram to share the sad news of Keith’s passing on Friday afternoon as he said his friend changed his life ‘immeasurably’

Fans and fellow musicians took to the comments to share their respects 

Back in July Keith revealed he had been admitted to hospital and diagnosed with a brain tumour and was told his condition was untreatable

Taking to the comments to share their tributes following the news of his death fellow DJ Daniel Avery penned: ‘He was an all-time great. Together you gave countless people endless hours of joy, excitement and togetherness.

‘That’s not to mention the generations of DJs you inspired. Sending all of the love to you, my friend. You will no doubt continue this legacy.’

Meanwhile DJ Gonno added: ‘I will carry the legacy I learned from Keith and keep his spirit alive forever. Rest in peace, my dear mentor… I miss you so much’

Others wrote: ‘Wonderful person. He will be missed. Way too soon’; ‘What an immeasurable loss. Sending love and energy to you, the family and everyone who loved Keith’;

The band BICEP commented: ‘We are both utterly heartbroken. The impact Keith and Optimo have had on us is immense, he was a titan of UK music and culture. He was such an incredibly kind, warm, genuine, caring person.

‘Gone far too soon. We love you Keith. Sending all the love in the world to you Jonnie and Keiths family. Thinking about yous every day.’

Back in July Keith revealed he had been admitted to hospital and diagnosed with a brain tumour and was told his condition was untreatable.