British music mogul Wilson dies

Manchester music mogul Tony Wilson died in hospital tonight.

The former broadcaster, record label boss and owner of the legendary Hacienda nightclub, who had been suffering from cancer, died at the Christie Hospital in Manchester at 6.05pm, a spokesman for the hospital said.

Mr Wilson, aged 57, was surrounded by family at his when he passed away.

A spokesman for the hospital said: “Tony Wilson died peacefully at the Christie Hospital at 6.05pm this evening with his family by his bedside.

“Tony was a very great supporter of the Christie and this is extremely sad news.

“We would like to extend our sympathy to Tony’s family.”