The music world is in mourning this week after the Grammy-nominated artist Sophie passed away. She was 34 years-old.
Sophie’s death was confirmed by her labels Transgressive and Future Classic, which said, “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,” the statement continued. “She will always be here with us. The family thank everyone for their love and support and request privacy at this devastating time.”
— Future Classic (@futureclassic) January 30, 2021
Entertainment Tonight reported that Sophie died in Athens, Greece.
Sophie rose to fame in the early 2010s with songs like “BIPP” and “Lemonade/Hard.” She released her debut album Produce in 2015, and her second one Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides in 2018. Her song “It’s Okay to Cry,” off the LP, earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album. While on the red carpet at the 2019 GRAMMY Awards, Sophie opened up about what the experience meant to her.
“It’s my first year here,” Sophie said, adding that while she wasn’t nervous, it was “a novel experience.”
Sophie went on to say that she “couldn’t believe it and I certainly didn’t expect” the nomination. When asked what being nominated for a Grammy meant to her, Sophie replied, “It means that hopefully more people will be aware of what I do and hopefully allow me to continue doing what I do on a broader scale.”
“I’m grateful to represent my fans. They are very important,” she continued. “It means a lot to them.”
Sophie, who was a transgender woman, worked with artists like Madonna, Charli XCX, Kim Petras and many more throughout her career. Tributes have been pouring in for her since her death.
“Heartbreaking new,” the singer Sam Smith tweeted of her death. “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’s family and friends at this hard time ❤️.”
Heartbreaking 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’s family and friends at this hard time ❤️ pic.twitter.com/7qr4aI0DDi
— samsmith (@samsmith) January 30, 2021
“The loss of Sophie is huge. she’s been at the forefront for a long time and we see her influence in every corner of music,” added Jack Antonoff. “If you’re not aware of what she has done then today is the day to listen to all her brilliant work. You’ll hear an artist who arrived before everyone else.”
the loss of sophie is huge. she’s been at the forefront for a long time and we see her influence in every corner of music. if you’re not aware of what she has done then today is the day to listen to all her brilliant work. you’ll hear an artist who arrived before everyone else.
— jackantonoff (@jackantonoff) January 30, 2021
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