How did Jamaican Mello FM DJ Franco die? What was his cause of death?

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We regret to inform you of the demise of DJ Franco, a well-known radio host from Jamaica. He was found dead at his Westmoreland home on Monday, shocking and mourning the Jamaican community.

To learn more about DJ Franco’s life, career, cause of death, and legacy, keep reading the article.

Who was DJ Franco? Learn more about him

DJ Franco, whose real name was Cortney Franco Francis, was a beloved member of the Mello FM Crew. He attended Saint Jago High School and graduated. He was a teacher known as “Franco from Mello FM” and was better known by his stage name, DJ Franco.

He was a large man with a huge heart, and he was the father of four. He was credited with mixing the beats for the song “Miller Overdose.” He was known to have a love for music and gained his skills working on some of Jamaica’s most well-known stations.

How did DJ Franco die? What was his cause of death?

The cause of DJ Franco’s passing is yet to be confirmed. He had been suffering from an undiagnosed illness for some time. Information regarding his death was reported by a police officer through the Observer online website. His death is a significant loss for the music industry and the Jamaican community, and our thoughts are with his family and admirers.

Tributes pour in for DJ Franco

Expressing grief over DJ Franco’s death, his friend, Simone Simmie Dawson, shared a Facebook post on her account.

He wrote, “Courtney Francis  aka Dj Franco, this is not something I expected to write today. I’ll always remember the kindness you showed me when my mom pass you where the first person to call me and said” “Me and Mur a friend uno no Sim ” anything you want to be done in Jamaica i am here for you …..The sec I landed in Jamaica you were there to the end ……  

Rest well, Franco!”

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Another friend, Gillian Larmond, wrote, “Another sad day. Courtney Franco Francis was the first DJ I worked with on the radio. He was like a brother. Farewell, my friend. Gwan spin yuh gospel music wherever you are.”

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On the passing of DJ Franco, we offer our deepest condolences to his loved ones, friends, and all who knew him. We hope that God will give them the support they need to cope with this difficult time.

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1 thought on “How did Jamaican Mello FM DJ Franco die? What was his cause of death?”

  1. My condolences to the family of DJ Franco., Mello FM amd all of Mello crew.
    What I’ll like about Franco the determination,willness and most of all the music. Franco RIP .Gone too soon..

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