SOPHIE, beloved pop music producer and pioneer, died earlier this morning from an accidental fall.
The boundary-pushing Scottish popstar was reportedly moongazing in Athens. "True to her spirituality she had climbed up to watch the full moon and accidentally slipped and fell," her team wrote in a statement. "She will always be here with us. The family thank everyone for their love and support and request privacy at this devastating time."
\u201chttps://t.co/8hZMkTzJ2t\u201d— Transgressive (@Transgressive) 1612008000
In her eight-year career, SOPHIE worked with Madonna, Charli XCX, Vince Staples, Camila Cabello, and many more. She has been credited with spearheading the hyper-pop movement that's the common sound with many of our favorite artists today. Her 2018 album, Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album.
SOPHIE came out as transgender in 2018.
Sam Smith, Rina Sawayama, Jack Antonoff, and more fans are mourning SOPHIE on social media:
\u201cHeartbreaking news. The world has lost an angel. A true visionary and icon of our generation. Your light will continue to inspire so many for generations to come. Thinking of Sophie\u2019s family and friends at this hard time \u2764\ufe0f\u201d— samsmith (@samsmith) 1612015676
\u201cRest In Peace to SOPHIE. I found myself so consistently inspired by her and in awe of her production. Heartbroken to hear this\u201d— FINNEAS\u262e\ufe0f (@FINNEAS\u262e\ufe0f) 1612019014
\u201cit\u2019s the fact that I\u2019ve had SOPHIE on HEAVY rotation the past few days... i\u2019m actually heartbroken, was sooo looking forward to working with you :( like SOOOO looking forward to it.... \ud83d\ude14fly high angel <3\u201d— BR \u2606 (@BR \u2606) 1612022420
\u201cthe loss of sophie is huge. she\u2019s been at the forefront for a long time and we see her influence in every corner of music. if you\u2019re not aware of what she has done then today is the day to listen to all her brilliant work. you\u2019ll hear an artist who arrived before everyone else.\u201d— jackantonoff (@jackantonoff) 1612022187
\u201cRIP SOPHIE \ud83d\udc97 u were the sweetest - an icon and a visionary. the world and our community has lost a beautiful soul\u201d— RINA SLAYWAYAMA (@RINA SLAYWAYAMA) 1612010572
\u201cThis SOPHIE news really sucks... aside from being a literal genius she was just a genuinely caring person. Rest easy my love \ud83e\udd8b\u201d— Shamir (@Shamir) 1612014319
\u201cI\u2019m heartbroken.\nThank you Sophie Rest In Power! \nYou will always be remembered as a true game changer, powerful presence and an incredibly original producer ! Your music and production brought me so much joy!\u201d— Peaches (@Peaches) 1612012479
\u201cthe gender euphoria i felt listening to sophie was indescribable her music made me feel as corny as this sounds alive, it invoked so much unfiltered joy i was the universe & everything i wanted was attainable she helped me not to be afraid to transition & i\u2019ll always cherish that\u201d— \u0f3a\ud835\udca2\ud800\udc14\ud835\udca5\u0f3b (@\u0f3a\ud835\udca2\ud800\udc14\ud835\udca5\u0f3b) 1612014643
\u201cshe invented a new style and sound and her influence will live forever in music. she inspired me so much. rest in peace sophie.\u201d— ms. new titties (@ms. new titties) 1612015718
\u201c\ud83e\udd0d Sophie is incredible. Her music is the soundtrack to some of my fondest moments and her impact on the world is apparent. Sophie\u2019s immense talent, influence, and existence will never be forgotten. Thank you for everything \ud83e\udd0d\u201d— Aquaria \ud83e\udd0c\ud83c\udffc (@Aquaria \ud83e\udd0c\ud83c\udffc) 1612014617
