Obituaries
Ron Carroll, Chicago House Music Vocalist And DJ, Dies At 57
News of Carroll's death was shared on social media early Monday by multiple friends and collaborators.
September 23, 2025 / 6:25 AM CDT
Chicago on Tuesday was mourning the death of well-known DJ and house music staple Ron Carroll, who died this week at the age of 57.
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News of Carroll's death was shared on social media early Monday by multiple friends and collaborators.
According to the website EDM Identity, Carroll was born in Chicago in 1968. He grew up singing in church choirs, and dove into the house music scene as it grew with his gospel-influenced style, according to the publication.
