Updated On: 02 February, 2021 08:03 AM IST | Washington | ANI
Sophie Xeon`s representative announced the news in a statement, saying, "It is with profound sadness that I have to inform you that musician and producer SOPHIE passed away this morning around 4 am in Athens, where the artist had been living, following a sudden accident."

In this file photo taken on April 19, 2019 Sophie Xeon performs at Mojave Tent during the 2019 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival. Pic/GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP
In a shocking state of events, popular Scottish DJ and producer Sophie Xeon died at the age of 34 following a "sudden accident" on Saturday. According to People magazine, the Grammy-nominated artist passed away on the morning of January 30. The late star`s representative announced the news in a statement, saying, "It is with profound sadness that I have to inform you that musician and producer SOPHIE passed away this morning around 4 am in Athens, where the artist had been living, following a sudden accident."
"At this time respect and privacy for the family is our priority. We would also ask for respect to her fanbase, and to treat the private nature of this news with sensitivity," the rep added. The statement continued, "SOPHIE was a pioneer of a new sound, one of the most influential artists in the last decade. Not only for ingenious production and creativity but also for the message and visibility that was achieved. An icon of liberation."