Cevin Fisher, the New Jersey-born DJ and producer credited as an influential figure in house music, died on October 29, 2026, following a brief illness with cancer, according to an announcement from his publicist. He was 63.
Born Kevin Fisher in East Orange, New Jersey, he began DJing at 17 with a residency at Club Zanzibar before moving into production and remixing. His remix work included Chaka Khan’s “Love You All My Lifetime” and Quincy Jones’ “I’ll Be Good to You,” the latter of which the announcement says reached number one on the Billboard Dance Chart. He went on to release tracks including “House Is A Feeling,” “Hands On Love,” “The Freaks Come Out” and “(You Got Me) Burning Up,” working with labels such as Strictly Rhythm and Nervous Records.
Fisher built a career spanning more than four decades, performing internationally and earning recognition among peers including Danny Tenaglia, who the announcement says encouraged him early on to pursue solo production. He is survived by his wife, Theresa, his children, stepsons, siblings and extended family.
Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Toni Tambourine | Neighbourhood, neighbourhoodpr.com.