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Erick Morillo died aged 49

DJ Erick Morillo, responsible for one of the biggest dance hits of the 90s, has died days before he was due in court to face sexual battery charges.

Erick Morillo, a DJ and music producer best known for his 1993 hit I Like to Move It, has died at the age of 49.

His death was confirmed to Miami Beach outlet Local 10 News by Miami Beach Police Department’s Ernesto Rodriguez.

He was found dead after police responded to a call at 10:42am, and detectives are currently in the early stages of an investigation.

No other details, such as cause and date of the death have been announced.

There were no apparent signs of foul play, and Morillo’s cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner.

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