Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Transgressive and Future Classic.. , updated Sophie's debut compilation, Product, in 2015, featured break-out singles Bipp and Lemonade. A very very special creature She was so curious about what is out there in the cosmos, I can feel her being happy and excited to explore the unknown. Cherish the pioneers. (THECOUNT) Sophie Xeon, the Grammy-nominated Scottish disc jockey, producer and recording artist known as SOPHIE, has reportedly died in an accident. (THECOUNT) Sondra Lynelle McCutchen, of Town Creek, Alabama, has been id, UK Music Star Sophie Xeon Dead Saturday At 34 In Athens Greece Tragic Accident, Missing SD Woman Amy Dougherty Found Dead Saturday, Gaffney SC Woman Myra Littlejohn Davidson IDd As Victim In Wednesday Timken Co Murder-Suicide Dock Hopper Shooter, KS Man Denis Mutunga Wambua IDd As Victim In Tuesday Night Lenexa Fatal Crash, NC Man Gary Hammond IDd As Victim In Tuesday Mooresville Fatal Vehicle Crash, AZ Man Cory Geist IDd As Victim In Wednesday IL Fatal Vehicle Collision, UT Woman Taysia Lovell Fish IDd As Victim In Monday Nephi Fatal Vehicle Crash. The crash, which killed at least 36 people, happened four hours north of Athens. After being given the Innovator gong at the Association of Independent Music (AIM) Awards in 2018, Sophie used the platform to promote trans rights. How the death of SOPHIE exposed Greece's issues with blood supplies The high-profile death has raised other concerns reports Anastasia Miari , in Athens Monday 08 February 2021 17:27 I cant believe she is gone. Her management told the outlet that SOPHIE died at 4 a.m. local time on Saturday following a. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, The high-profile death has raised other concerns reports Anastasia Miari, in Athens, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. US producer and singer-songwriter Finneas wrote on Twitter: 'Rest In Peace to Sophie. Let's all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others. Madonna sought Sophie out to co-produce the 2015 single Bitch, I'm Madonna; while Charli XCX worked with the musician on her abrasive, avant-garde EP, Vroom Vroom and the hit single After The Afterparty. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Tragically, our beautiful SOPHIE passed away this morning after a terrible accident, the statement said. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. SOPHIE dead: Musician, producer and trans icon died aged 34 | Metro News. "True to her spirituality she had. Read about our approach to external linking. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Father - Name not known; Mother - Name not known; Brother - Not known; . Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Her next single Lemonade/Hard was loved by critics. Dismiss. "SOPHIE was a pioneer of a new sound, one of the most influential artists in the last decade. DON'T MISSMaureen Lipman heartbroken as partner Guido dies aged 84[CAUSE OF DEATH]Nigella Lawson sunk to embarrassing low as Remainer's joke backfired[DETAILS]The Masked Singer Blob: Who is Blob on The Masked Singer? The singer was born in Glasgow and started out as a DJ before releasing her debut single in 2013. Sophie, who was born in Glasgow, began releasing music in 2013 and worked with Vince Staples as well as Charli XCX and Madonna.. She first used her own image and vocals for the October 2017 single Its Okay To Cry. The recording paved the way for Sophies debut album, Oil of Every Pearls Un-Insides. Released in June 2018, it received a Grammy nomination for best dance/electronic album. The Scottish artist, who was also known as SOPHIE, "slipped. "I cant believe she is gone. Sophie Kalandros Expand search. (THECOUNT) Sophie Xeon, the Grammy-nominated Scottish disc jockey, producer and recording artist known as SOPHIE, has reportedly died in an accident. Ten days ago he woke to a text pleading for blood donations for his friend, SOPHIE, the grammy-award-nominated producer and trans icon. In 2015, she worked with Madonna on the single B****: I'm Madonna and also worked with Charli XCX on her EP Vroom Vroom. "True to her spirituality she had climbed up to watch the full moon and slipped and fell," they posted online. Sophie is well known in the music industry, for her distinctive sound of pop, trance and underground dance music. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Proastiakos, Workers at Athens Metro suspend work stoppage, Greece Train Collision: 36 dead, 66 injured, many still missing (videos), Hellenic Train: Hundreds of Athens-Thessaloniki passengers stranded. She would later work again with Charli on her hit single, After the Afterparty. "Transness is taking control to bring your body more in line with your soul and spirit so the two aren't fighting against each other and struggling to survive.". [79] Sophie had been taken to the hospital after accidentally falling three storeys (approximately 42 feet or 13 metres) from the rooftop of a building while attempting to take a picture of the full moon. You can revoke your consent at any time. Follow us on Facebook or on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts. ATHENS, Ga. (Atlanta News First/Gray News) - An arrest warrant has been issued for a University of Georgia football player as a result of the ongoing investigation into a crash that killed a UGA staffer and a fellow football player on Jan. 15.The Athens-Clarke County Police Department says it has secured arrest warrants for 21-year-old Jalen Carter for reckless driving and racing. A hot of musicians took to Twitter to pay tribute to her following the tragic news. At this time respect and privacy for the family is our priority. She will always be here with us. She added: 'She rebelled against the narrow, normative society by being an absolute triumph, both as an artist and as a woman. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. First published on Tue 28 Feb 2023 20.45 EST. ATHENS, Ga. ( Atlanta News First /Gray News) - An arrest warrant has been issued for a Georgia football player as a result of the ongoing investigation into the Jan. 15 fatal crash that killed a . On 30 January 2021 Sophie passed away. For me, it was panic. Guitar hero Nile Rodgers said she was an "innovative", "dynamic", and "warm" person. Chic frontman Nile Rodgers shared a picture of them together and remembered working with Sophie when he curated the Meltdown festival at London's Southbank Centre. 07:41 GMT 01 Feb 2021. The ex-Miss Great Britain,who starred in Love Island in 2016, was found dead at a house near her hometown of Newcastle on June 20. SOPHIE's . The hospitals just dont have enough blood. You can unsubscribe at any time. she inspired me so much. "Sophie's parents have requested further time to consider a report which was only recently received.". Sophie Xeon's tragic cause of death has been revealed. SOPHIEs record label, Transgressive, confirm that SOPHIEs death was accidental. 'We would also ask for respect for her fanbase, and to treat the private nature of this news with sensitivity.'. R.I.P. Sophie was born in Glasgow and began a DJing career before releasing her debut single in 2013. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. We need to honor and respect her memory and legacy. She said the police and fire brigade took around 90 minutes to 'get her out'. 'I managed to tell her I love her and to tell her to keep fighting,' she said. "Tragically our beautiful SOPHIE passed away this morning after a terrible accident. Sophie, the Grammy-nominated Scottish musician, record producer, singer, songwriter and disc jockey, has died following an accident at home in Greek capital of Athens. sophie died in athens - mobilitypty.com Sophie, the Grammy-nominated Scottish musician . Sophie Xeon, the Grammy-nominated musician, DJ and producer, died Saturday after an accidental fall in Athens, Greece, her representatives said. Singer Sam Smith wrote of the death of the Grammy-nominated artist: 'Heartbreaking news. Station master arrested: A scapegoat for Greece's chronic problems? It was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. RELATED: Pioneering musician and DJ SOPHIE dies in 'sudden accident', aged 34. "She will always be here with us. First published on Wed 1 Mar 2023 14.23 EST. ? Your light will continue to inspire so many for generations to come. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Sophie was a stellar producer, a visionary, a reference. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. it was staged in a highly symbolic space related to Greek national identity: the Law School building in Athens. 'She's an immaterial girl now, she can be anything she wants and she is in everything around us.'. Every particle of me will always have a piece of you. Read about our approach to external linking. Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Accepting the Innovator gong at the Association of Independent Music (AIM) Awards in 2018, Sophie said in her speech: "To be truly deserving of this award involved not only changing the sound of today's music, but also ripping apart a deeply entrenched and deeply flawed patriarchal society. Sophie, the Grammy-nominated Scottish disc jockey, producer and recording artist who had worked with the likes of Madonna and Charli XCX, has died following an accident in the Greek capital of Athens. they just do not seem to inve a.citizen: gee, ya dont think selling off the train system to international bankers who onl Dejan: Horrible. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Her funeral took place on July 6, 2018 with fellow Love Island star Zara Holland among those who attended. ATHENS, GREECE. The artist, whose full name was Sophie Xeon, fell from the balcony of an Athens apartment very early Saturday morning, according to a local police spokesperson who spoke to the Associated. "The family thank everyone for their love and support and request privacy at this devastating time.". When I heard that they were running out of blood, I was panicked, says Ciaran Moore. At time of publication, the death toll . 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