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House Music DJ and Producer Cevin Fisher Dies at 63 After Battle With Cancer

By Mariana A Nov 1, 2026 | 1:46 AM

Cevin Fisher, the American DJ and producer known for his contributions to house music, has died at age 63 following a brief battle with cancer. He passed away on October 29, 2026, three days after his birthday.

His death was announced as the dance music community remembered a career spanning more than four decades.

Born Kevin Fisher in East Orange, New Jersey, he began DJing professionally at 17, securing an early residency at the influential Club Zanzibar.

Fisher became a familiar name on dance floors during the 1990s, particularly through his singles The Freaks Come Out and (You Got Me) Burnin’ Up. Both tracks reached No. 1 on the Billboard dance club chart in 1998 and 1999, respectively.

His production and remix credits included work connected to artists such as Chaka Khan and Quincy Jones. He also collaborated with David Guetta on music released under Guetta’s Jack Back alias in 2019.

Outside the studio, Fisher enjoyed fitness, basketball, and skiing.

He is survived by his wife, children, and extended family. His recordings remain part of house music’s history, particularly its international club scene during the late 1990s.

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