Popular DJ Phil Schaap is no longer with us. We dedicate this obituary to his demise.
One of the most popular disc jockeys of the generation, Phil Schaap has departed. The veteran music producer was going through illness for a long time. His demise was reported on September 7, 2021.
The news of his death circulated on Twitter as his cousin tweeted about his sad demise on Tuesday.
He wrote, “My cousin Phil Schaap died last night. I loved him like crazy, will miss him beyond measure, and wish he could tell me one more wild story about Papa Jo Jones. BIRD LIVES! In my heart, so does Phil.”
Phil Schaap Obituary and Illness: How did he die?
Phil Schaap met his death on September 7, Tuesday.
Many of the musical legends have dedicated him to an obituary as his demise is a shock to the music community.
The 70-year-old died after a long battle with illness. However, the exact cause of his death is yet to be revealed.
The music producer had a history of illness. In an interview in 2020, he mentioned that he was ‘growing sick and old.’ Similarly, Phil also mentioned that he was going through chemotherapy in mid-2019.
But the jazz historian was never vivid about his personal life. We hope that his departed soul will rest in peace.
Phil Schaap WIfe: Get to know his family
Phil Schaap was married to his longtime partner, Ellen LaFurn.
The couple tied the marital knots in 1997 and there has been no news of them being apart.
Talking about family, the details about Phil Schaap’s children are currently under review. He never publicly talked about his family affairs.
However, his parents were quite famous. They were both great jazz lovers and his father, Walter Schaap was one of the first jazz historians and discographers.
Phil Schaap Wikipedia And Net Worth
Phil Schaap has a well-dedicated Wikipedia bio which is nothing less than he deserves.
He was best known for hosting jazz shows at Columbia University. For his astounding work as a DJ and music producer, he has won several Grammy Awards as well.
Blessed both in fame and money, Phil Schaap has a net worth of multi-million dollars. However, the exact figures are yet to be disclosed.