Gary Mitchell Death – Cause of Death: Iconic DJ Mix Master Mitch has passed away less than a year after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
The Atlanta Radio Veteran DJ died following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, December 7.
We are extremely saddened to hear about the death of DJ Mix Master Mitch at age 56 due to stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones. Let’s keep trying to put an end to this horrible disease💜 #EndPancreaticCancer pic.twitter.com/z55qZdrbDN
— Purple Pansies (@pplpansies) December 10, 2021
Gary L. Mitchell just launched a podcast in October with his cousin, another Atlanta radio veteran Silas SiMan Alexander called ‘Cousins with Cancer.’ SiMan, a Georgia Radio Hall of Fame inductee, was diagnosed with the same cancer 3 months after Mitchell.
The announcement of the iconic and beloved DJ was flooded by heartfelt tributes and condolences across social media.
You won't find a better one.
Love you DJ Mix Master Mitch. #RIP pic.twitter.com/83K6hRC3Rg
— Nikki Woods (@NikkiWoods) December 8, 2021
“It is with great sadness that I share that Dj mix master Mitch passed away this morning,” JaQuitta Williams wrote. “Please keep his family and friends lifted in prayer along with Silas SiMan Alexander. I was on their show Cousins with Cancer in October. All Of Us; Mitch, Siman, and I Battled Cancer. Please CONTINUE To Pray for Mitch’s Family And SIMAN.”