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OBITUARY: World Music DJ Charlie Gillett Dies

Pioneering DJ Charlie Gillett has died aged 68 after battling a long illness, it emerged today. Best known as the discoverer of rockers Dire Straits and as a champion of world music, the broadcaster died in a London hospital yesterday, his family said. He contracted a disease of the autoimmune system, and suffered a heart attack last week...

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17:44 on March 18 2010

OBITUARY: World Music DJ Charlie Gillett Dies

All About Jazz — Pioneering DJ Charlie Gillett has died aged 68 after battling a long illness, it emerged today. Best known as the discoverer of rockers Dire Straits and as a champion ... more info
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