Scottish musician, DJ and record producer Sophie. Picture: Twitter

The music world has been left shaken by the news that SOPHIE has died, aged 34.

Scottish musician, DJ and record producer SOPHIE was commonly regarded to be one of the most important figures working in electronic pop music today.

The news was confirmed by her team, who wrote: "It is with profound sadness that I have to inform you that musician and producer SOPHIE passed away this morning around 4am 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.

She shot to fame with the songs “Bipp” and “Lemonade” and received acclaim for her 2018 Grammy nominated debut album Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides.

Her nomination saw her become the first openly trans artist to be nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album.

SOPHIE – real name Sophie Xeon – kept her identity hidden until the release of a music video for “It’s Okay to Cry” in 2017.