Sophie Xeon popular music producer, singer and trans icon passes away in a tragic accident. The Grammy-nominated Scottish pop producer popularly known as Sophie was just 34. The news was confirmed by her UK music label Transgressive in a statement on social media.
“Tragically our beautiful Sophie passed away this morning after a terrible accident. True to her spirituality she had climbed up to watch the full moon and accidentally slipped and fell. She will always be here with us. The family thank everyone for their love and support and request privacy at this devastating time.”
In a statement, Sophie’s management said “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 for her fanbase, and to treat the private nature of this news with sensitivity.”
Sophie, who was born in Glasgow, began releasing music in 2013 and worked with Vince Staples as well as Charli XCX and Madonna. She was also known as a transgender icon, after affirming their identity in the 2017 video for It’s Okay To Cry.
Following the news of her death, SOPHIE’s fans and her peers have been paying tribute on social media.
Check out their tributes:
may Her Soul Rest In Peace.