Grammy-nominated musician Sophie Xeon, also known as SOPHIE, has died after a "sudden accident" at the age of 34. A statement from the trans icon's team called her a "pioneer of a new sound".
It read: "It is with profound sadness that I have to inform you that musician and producer SOPHIE passed away this morning around 4am in Athens, where the artist had been living, following a sudden accident." Scottish-born Sophie had worked with stars including Madonna and Charli XCX, touring with the latter and producing her EP Vroom Vroom.
She was nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album for her 2018 debut album Oil Of Every Pearl's Un-Insides. The statement to Metro paid tribute to her impact on the world of music. "SOPHIE was a pioneer of a new