Chicago house music DJ Ron Carroll dies of heart attack

Monday, September 22, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A popular DJ known as a cornerstone of Chicago's house music scene has died.

Ron Carroll was called the "Minister of Sound."



He was also a vocalist and producer.

Carroll died of a heart attack on Monday morning.



Carroll's fans say his legacy will live on through the music he created and the community he loved.
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