Tributes flow on social media for Sophie Xeon, the 2018 Grammy-nominee who died, aged 34, in Athens.

The Scottish producer and musician had been living in the Greek capital, with a statement confirming that the death around 4m on Saturday “following a sudden accident.”

In a later online post, Sophie’s record label Transgressive, explained that the “terrible accident” took place during a moment of “spirituality”.

“True to her spirituality she had climbed up to watch the full moon and slipped and fell,” they said.

“She will always be here with us. The family thank everyone for their love and support and request privacy at this devastating time.”

Among the former collaborators who took online posting notes of grief was American guitarist Nile Rodgers, while French singer Chris (Héloïse Adélaïde Letissier aka Christine and the Queens) paid tribute to both the artist and the woman who “rebelled against the narrow, normative society by being an absolute triumph”.

Sophie Xeon, as the star’s full name was, broke through to a wider audience in 2013, following the single release, Bipp. Three years ago, the artist’s debut album, Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides, was nominated for a Grammy in the best dance/electronic album category.

But Sophie’s sounds, combining avant-pop, trance and underground dance influences had long before become highly sought-after in the industry, having produced for Madonna, Charli XCX, Kendrick and Quay Dash among others.

Sophie is also remembered as a transgender icon, with the 2017 video clip for It’s Okay To Cry widely known for celebrating trans visibility.

In their statement following the news of the death, the artist’s management spoke of an “icon of liberation” to be remembered “not only for ingenious production and creativity but also for the message and visibility that was achieved.”

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