No cause of death has yet been revealed for Matt Tolfrey’s demise
Matt Tolfrey was a popular DJ and music producer who recently passed away, find out more about him and his tragic death below.
Following the news of his tragic death, tributes have come pouring in from fellow DJs, producers, and fans across the globe.
DJ Matt Tolfrey died: Cause of death reason, bio, age, family and wife
He was known for his distinctive sound and passion for community and left behind an enduring influence on electronic music.
Matt Tolfrey passes away
Matt Tolfrey was a renowned British DJ and record producer who recently passed away on October 13, 2025. He was just 44 years old at the time of his death and gained notable fame as the founder of the record label Leftroom, which was a cornerstone in the UK’s house and techno scene for over a decade. Matt later expanded his creative empire by launching Leftroom Limited, Leftout, and Is This, building a reputation as a tastemaker and mentor for emerging artists. His close friend and collaborator, Damian Lazarus, first announced the news of his tragic passing on Instagram.
Cause of death
As of now, the official cause of Matt Tolfrey’s death has not been made public.
Tributes and condolences
Matt Tolfrey’s close friend Damian Lazarus paid a heartfelt tribute, calling Matt:
“An important part of the extended Crosstown Rebels family.”
He also wrote:
“Matt believed in community and bringing people together on and off the dance floor… his record label, Leftroom, has played a vital role in uniting like-minded music makers. Matt was a brilliant DJ, and his smile will be missed by everyone who knew him.”
He concluded with the message:
“My heart goes out to everyone that knew and loved Matt, but especially to his beautiful daughters Arla and Beau. RIP Matt, you left the room too early.”
Fans have also flooded social media with tributes, describing him as “a genuine soul,” “a visionary of house music,” and “someone who always lifted others up.”
Matt Tolfrey biography and age
Matt Tolfrey was a renowned DJ and music producer who was born on the Isle of Wight, England, in 1981. He discovered his love for music from an early age, and his first major gig came while working at a Worcester bar. Matt was renowned for his warm personality and dedication towards helping fellow musicians thrive.
Matt was born in England but raised in Bahrain, returning to the UK at the age of 16 to then live in the Midlands.
Hoy nos deja, Matt Tolfrey quien fuera nuestro residente por 10 años en Bar americas, fundador de Leftroom, gran amigo, padre e inspiración de muchos productores exitosos alrededor del planeta, nos deja un gran legado.
En el 2018 bajo Hot Creations, produjo “Americas” en honor a… pic.twitter.com/jPH3wNVm8H
— Bar americas (@baramericas) October 13, 2025
Wife and children
Matt Tolfrey was married previously to his ex-wife Hayley, and he was a proud father of two daughters, Arla and Beau. Although he kept his personal life relatively private, friends and fans often spoke of his devotion to his family.
Music career and achievements
Matt Tolfrey achieved his breakthrough after promoter James Baillie first discovered his mixtape and booked him at Nottingham’s iconic club The Bomb. His career eventually took off, with various performances at legendary venues like DC-10 in Ibiza. Later in 2005, Matt founded Leftroom Records, which gave a platform to various rising electronic artists. He released his first solo album in 2012, titled ‘Word of Mouth,’ where he showcased his deep, melodic sound and earned critical acclaim. Matt also went on to release various other hits like Are We Family, Decisions, Bromance, and Hollywood Revisited.
His first DJ gig was at a bar in Worcester, before he secured a place to study at the Nottingham Trent University.
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