Tributes have flooded for an 'irreplaceable legend' Scottish DJ who died after a life-long battle with most cancers. Paisley native Stephen McIntyre, affectionately referred to as 'Mini', spun the decks at widespread nightspot Membership 69 for plenty of years earlier than he sadly handed away on July 15.
The 43-year-old informed The Every day File final 12 months how he had first been recognized with stage three Hodgkin's Lymphoma when he was 19 after discovering a lump on his neck.
After profitable remedy, he lived most cancers free for 20 years earlier than being recognized with a uncommon salivary gland most cancers in 2019, which medical doctors may discover no different instances of on the earth. After present process intensive surgical procedures to efficiently take away the tumour, he was informed final 12 months that it had once more returned and there have been no choices left to combat it.
Stephen was receiving chemotherapy on the Beatson Centre in Glasgow and went for self-funded hyperthermia remedy in Dusseldorf in Germany earlier than his dying earlier this month. He was laid to relaxation on Wednesday.
Tributes poured in from across the nation following the unhappy information, with colleagues taking to Fb to recollect their 'pricey good friend'.
In a put up on-line, Membership 69 mentioned: "In the present day, the Membership 69 workforce will say a remaining goodbye to our pricey good friend and Rave Cave Champion, Mini. Typically overused, however on this case extremely acceptable - Mini was an irreplaceable legend.
"It feels terribly unfair that he needed to battle this horrible illness 3 instances in his brief life, and we're devastated that he is now not with us. Mini was our good friend at the start however he was additionally a eager Membership 69 promoter, technical wizard, a implausible DJ, and an actual chief in our wee membership.
"As if that is not sufficient Mini was our on-call painter, joiner, plumber and electrician, he actually was DIY integrated! Amongst Mini's many lifetime achievements, what actually mattered to him was serving to individuals and chipping in.
"Over time at Membership 69 Mini mentored many individuals, in his work and private life, passing on knowledge and expertise in his mild and unassuming method. Mini was instrumental within the foundations of the Rave Cave! Week in, week out he performed a large half in supporting and shaping the membership as we all know it.
"All the time beneficiant together with his time, Mini was a workforce participant - his cheeky wee smile and depth of information of the Rave Cave was all the time available if anybody wanted a hand with a lacking cable or a free leg.
"Mini was beloved and revered by all throughout the workforce - he was all the time quick-witted and in addition an extremely succesful particular person in each endeavour that he participated in and across the membership, and in on a regular basis life. We had been all the time impressed by his most cancers battle and the way he embraced his wrestle.
"Even proper as much as his remaining days Mini was combating the dreadful illness - head on! Mini - we hope you are at peace now pal! We love you dearly, and you may be sorely missed."
Lots of of individuals additionally shared their reminiscences, tributes and well-wishes to Stephen. Jamie Carmichael mentioned: "So many good issues to say about Mini, such a fighter throughout all he went by means of and nonetheless remained so optimistic the entire time.
"Such a very good sense of humour and actually expert in all the pieces he beloved to do. Borrowed his time to anybody in want, he taught me tips on how to correctly preserve my bike not even a 12 months in the past, expertise which saved me going until now and all the time will, a pastime that has helped me get by means of dangerous instances too. You'll be missed by many mate."
Maria McRobbie mentioned: "What an absolute legend, cannot imagine he is gone. What a beautiful, humorous and downright superior man he was. Gone however most undoubtedly not forgotten Stephen McIntyre xx."
Purple Dicko mentioned: "Considered one of a sort with a mild coronary heart to match. Thanks for all the time making my membership shifts that wee bit brighter together with your smile and chats. My coronary heart's heavy at the moment after listening to you’re gone and my love is with you and your entire family members.
"I hope they’ve received mountain bikes galore and techno wherever we go subsequent when this lifetime ends. See you within the subsequent life, my large pal." Raymond Studden added: "Such a good, beautiful pleasant man. Shall be missed by many."
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