Briggsy Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 I can't believe Barry Connell is dead just 6 days after his essential mix. I've always rated Barry very highly since first hearing him. A tragic loss to the dance music scene I'm gobsmacked. I was due to see him at Goodgreef in a few weeks too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzY-LogiC Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 R.I.P. Barry. I'm really sorry to hear this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennox2s2s Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 RIP Barry, Sorry to hear the sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSheehan Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 This is really sad.. R.I.P Barry!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuro Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 It is with deepest regret that we have to announce that one of our dearest Friends and brightest talents, Barry Connell, has sadly passed away.Our thoughts are with his fiancé Amanda and family. An extended statement will be released from PFA/Goodgreef shortly. If you do know Amanda or Barry's family please respect their privacy and do not disturb them at this time. We thank you for your understanding in this difficult matter. All our thoughts, Goodgreef and PFA team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSheehan Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 I presume it was just natural causes was it??? He'll never be forgotten!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Ruddy ell!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteve Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 I can't believe this There doesn't seem to be any info on cause of death. Really gutted...a DJ that was really working his way up the ranks. I've heard 2 excellent sets from him. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted April 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Early rumours are that he allegedly went to the doctors yesterday with a suspected ear infection. He was sent home again, but died in his sleep last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSheehan Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 sounds like a blood clot or somethin to me then.. jesus its such a waste of a young and talented life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakey Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 R.I.P. Barry Connell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willatkinson Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 R.I.P Such a young, potential talent to lose! Already proved himself in some of the biggest venues! I'm glad he rocked it at the essential mix... R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Im shocked cant believe it, i was listening to his Essential mix in the Car when Briggsy phoned and told me. This is so tragic, i was due to see him a Goodgreef myself in a couple of weeks. Normally when things are kept hush hush its because their is a bad reason or complications, we wont know until its announced, whatever the case this is really sad, thoughts go out to his fiance and all his family. R.I.P Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 WTF? That's terrible news. He was definitely making all the right moves to forge himself a great career in dance music. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissie Brown Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 I expect a post-mortem will be carried out (to establish actual cause of death) before any further announcements are made. It's tragic, life is so fragile. My thoughts are with his family and friends, its just unbelievable, can't stop thinking about him as its just so sad. He had so much to live for. I really enjoyed the Ess mix too and had been listening to it earlier on today when l went for a walk along the beach. R.I.P Barry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted April 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Apparently, he was feeling ill last week too - but perked up to do his essential mix. I reckon it might have been a brain haemorrhage or something like that now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Kane Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Awful, awful news, really shocking aswell. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 im shocked to hear this i was listening to his excellent ess mix on way home from work today, and my mate calls me and tells me the terrible news..... uttter tragic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonman Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 very very sad. it just goes to show that anything can happen at anytime. Barry was winning me over too. I cant stop playing his essential mix. I had previously said his style wasnt suited to me, that was starting to change. RIP Barry, gone but not forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Callaghan Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 This has come as a complete shock to everyone. Barry had passed away, peacfully in his sleep. Barry was a top guy & had an amazing talent for using his ability to fire up a crowd. I have had the plaesure on sharing some good laughs with him within the duration we have known eachother & he will be sorely missed by all his mates. The fact that this has happened just when his whole DJ'ing career seemed to be going from strength to strength & when he had arranged to get married in Florida later in the year is just a complete tragedy.....Gutted. My heart goes out to Amanda his fiancee and Barry's family at this horrible time. 'A true Arches Legend' R.I.P. matey. xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Such sad news & a massive shock to lose one of dance music's rising stars My thoughts are with his family & everyone who knew him RIP Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart F Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Such sad news. Barry was a very talented DJ and performed an excellent guest mix for my show almost a year ago at the start of May. I also thoroughly enjoyed his Essential mix on BBC Radio 1 last week. My deepest condolences go out to Barry's fiancee & family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberduck Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Wow that's awful news. Just goes to show how fragile we are and that life should be lived to the full as it can be taken away at the flick of a switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quadrant Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 II Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simcut Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Sad news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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