Bristol legend DJ Derek is missing

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DJ Derek, whose real name is Derek Morris, has been reported missing and a search for him is under way.

According to his family, Derek has not been seen for three weeks. His niece Jennifer Amy has said that his disappearance is "completely out of character".

Derek Morris launched his DJ career in his mid-thirties and over 40 years he established himself as a fixture on Bristol's clubbing scene playing reggae, dancehall and soul music. 

Please RT - Bristol DJ Legend Dj Derek is missing His family are very worried http://t.co/xdNkRCVkEL

— Geoff Barrow (@jetfury) July 24, 2015

Bristol's mayor George Ferguson has tweeted to say: "I'm sorry to hear this. DJ Derek is a legend - I'll do all I can to spread the word across Bristol." Portishead's Geoff Barrow has also tweeted his concern (see above).

Anyone that has any information on Derek's whereabouts is encouraged to contact the police.