Avant-pop musician Sophie dies at 34 after a ‘terrible accident’

#Accident #Grammy #Madonna

Sophie released her debut single 'Nothing More to Say' in 2013
Her debut album 'Oil of Every Pearly's Un-Insides' released in 2018 and emerged as a huge success
The acclaimed Scottish musician identified herself as a Trans woman

Written By:Kavya

Updated: January 30 2021 06:58:53 AM ET Athens, Greece

Grammy-nominated pop producer and songwriter Sophie Xeon, known mononymously as Sophie
has died in a “terrible accident” at the age of 34, said a statement issued
by the artist’s record label on Saturday.

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“Tragically
our beautiful Sophie passed away this morning after a terrible accident,”
the statement from UK music label Transgressive read.

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— Transgressive (@transgressiveHQ) January 30, 2021

According to BBC, the musician died at around 4:00 on Saturday in Athens.

Sophie who was responsible for producing legends like Madonna and Charli XCX, released her debut single ‘Nothing More to
Say’ in 2013 while her debut album ‘Oil of Every Pearly’s Un-Insides’ released in 2018 and emerged as a huge success and got nominated for a Grammy for best dance/electronic album.

Ever since the news of her death broke out, it caused a wave of gloom among friends and colleagues from the industry who mourned the legendary musician’s tragic demise.

Check out some of the reactions.

Heartbreaking news. The world has lost an angel. A true visionary and icon of our generation. Your light will continue to inspire so many for generations to come. Thinking of Sophie’s family and friends at this hard time ❤️ pic.twitter.com/7qr4aI0DDi

— samsmith (@samsmith) January 30, 2021

Sophie was a stellar producer, a visionary, a reference. She rebelled against the narrow, normative society by being an absolute triumph, both as an artist and as a woman. I can’t believe she is gone. We need to honor and respect her memory and legacy. Cherish the pioneers. pic.twitter.com/3kyRl1KabY

— Chris (@QueensChristine) January 30, 2021

#RestInPower SOPHIE! You were one of the most innovative, dynamic, and warm persons I had the pleasure of working with at 2019 ⁦@southbankcentre⁩ pic.twitter.com/uzsv0EAWxx

— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) January 30, 2021

This SOPHIE news really sucks… aside from being a literal genius she was just a genuinely caring person. Rest easy my love ? pic.twitter.com/HpLEl11cE9

— Shamir (@ShamirBailey) January 30, 2021

no one influenced my music more.

— slayyyter (@slayyyter) January 30, 2021

The acclaimed Scottish musician identified herself as a Trans woman and opined transness amounts to taking control to bring ones body more in line with their soul and spirit.

After being awarded the Innovator gong at the Association of Independent Music (AIM) Awards in 2018, Sophie used the platform to promote rights of the transgender community.