Corsica Studios club co-founder Amanda Moss dies after rare cancer battle

Amanda Moss: The co-founder of Corsica Studios has died after a cancer battle

The co-founder of one of London's most respected nightclubs has died after losing a cancer battle.

Amanda Moss, co-founder of Corsica Studios in Elephant and Castle, lost her fight against ovarian cancer on Monday.

Tributes for the “dignified and beautiful” Ms Moss, whose fundraising page reached more than £50,000, poured in on social media.

A joint statement from her close family read: “Amanda was courageous, dignified and beautiful to the end and wanted everyone to know how much your support and generosity meant to her during her illness.

Amanda Moss died after a battle with ovarian cancer

“She felt very loved by you all and it goes without saying that she will be greatly missed.”

She was particularly praised for the work she did helping south London’s club scene to expand.

Corsica Studios is a small venue located in railway arches at the south London station that plays host to up-and-coming DJs.

Staff at other major clubs in London paid tribute to Ms Moss. A statement from Fabric said: "We’re incredibly sad to hear about the passing of Amanda Moss.

“As a founder of Corsica Studios she created one of the most important venues in London.

“Over the 12 years it’s been open, the south London space has homed a staggering range of independent music and art events and given the city a vital hub for this community to come together.

“Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.”

Meanwhile Brixton's Phonox tweeted: "Saddened to hear of the passing of Corsica Studios co-founder Amanda Moss. Always championing creative talent coming from South London. RIP".

Those who knew Ms Moss took to social media to share their memories and pay tribute to her.

One message read: “Thank you for the brilliant nights. Thank you for my Thursday nights.

“Thank you for creating the loveliest and most passionate community.

“Thank you for all the vivid and immaculate memories. Thank you for making music so central in my life. Thank you so very much Amanda Moss.”

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