He passed away at 45.
Popular house DJ Pete Zorba has died last Thursday, February 25th, after a long battle with cancer. Zorba had been diagnosed with a brain tumor 4 years ago.
He was a mainstay on the UK and Ibiza circuits, and worked as a resident and A&R for the Manchester-based party Kaluki. He played at some of the world’s most iconic venues, like Sankeys, Space, and The Warehouse Project.
Pete’s wife, Melanie, broke the news through a Facebook post. Read her words below:
‘It’s been 4 years and 3 months since you were told you had months to live. We’ve lived 1000 lives in that time…we’ve travelled, made incredible family memories, and created the most beautiful baby boy this earth has ever seen… just like his big sister.
You said that cancer is going to be the best thing that ever happened to you and it’s crazy but I agree with you wholeheartedly.
The love that has surrounded us has lifted us to a height where we could just be and they have been the best 4 years of our 11 together.
I wouldn’t change a second of it and I promise to do you so proud. I promise our children are going to grow up remembering how special you are. Seeing you in their faces is going to get me through the tough times and you will be all around us forever.’
RIP Pete Zorba.
Our hearts go out to his family, the Kaluki family and all his friends. An absolute gentleman and a hero of the Manchester scene. RIP Pete.
🖤 pic.twitter.com/osYNpMOpgh— The Warehouse Project (@WHP_Mcr) February 27, 2021
Ansolutley devastated to hear about Pete Zorba passing away
A superman, who lived life to the full for 5 years when he was told he only had months to live
Known him From my early days with @KalukiMusik crew over ten years ago, just a really REALLY AMAZING person
Rest well man pic.twitter.com/5bSpKsYolF
— Darius Syrossian (@DariusSyrossian) February 26, 2021
