French producer and DJ Philippe "Zdar" Cerboneschi has died after by accident falling from a constructing in Paris, his agent has said.
Zdar, 50, who is legendary on the electronic song scene, made up one half of song duo Cassius with fellow producer Hubert Blanc-Francard.
The duo had been set to launch a new album on Friday.
In the early 90s, Zdar also partnered with Etienne de Crécy to form Motorbass, which released one album, Pansoul.
Philippe Zdar (right) and Hubert Blanc-Francard (left) launched Cassius together
Zdar has additionally lent his producing talents to different artists all through the years.
He produced and combined the seriously acclaimed Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix album for French indie-rock band Phoenix in 2009, and extra these days labored on the upcoming album, A Bathful of Ecstasy, for Hot Chip.
Other collaborations include Kanye West, Robyn, Franz Ferdinand, The Rapture and Cat Power.
Musicians, DJs and producers led the tributes on-line to the French touch pioneer on Thursday.
Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos stated he was "totally devastated" and was once "unable to process" the news.
He later added: "Philippe Zdar was once a super inspiration, both as a producer, however specifically as a top man and friend."
"His style was once impeccable and is heard on the whole thing he worked on.
"I will miss him terribly."
Shocked via the passing of Philippe Zdar. an wonderful profession and legacy. His work in the early days with Le Funk Mob and Etienne de Crecy gave French electronic tune a gold popular that fulfilled its promise thru Cassius, Daft Punk and beyond . RIP to the Motorbass
— Gilles Peterson (@gillespeterson) June 20, 2019
two RIP Philippe Zdar, a visionary and tectonic force who shaped the geography of cutting-edge dance music. I am so sorry to the many pals who mourn his surprising and horrible loss tonight.
— THE BLACK MADONNA (@blackmadonnachi) June 20, 2019
Meanwhile, Phoenix definitely shared a blacked-out publish on Instagram.
Calvin Harris paid tribute to "an unbelievably beautiful man with an remarkable legacy", while The Black Madonna described the Frenchman as a "visionary and tectonic pressure who formed the geography of cutting-edge dance music".
Sad awakening here :( I simply heard Philippe Zdar from @CASSIUSOFFICIAL passed away. I can’t give up remembering superb events we had all together. All my loving to your family, BoomBass and Pedro. RIP
— David Guetta (@davidguetta) June 20, 2019
Awful news about Phillipe Zdar, what an unbelievably lovely man with an remarkable legacy. I was mesmerized by means of this document as a 15 12 months historical
— Calvin Harris (@CalvinHarris) June 20, 2019
Philippe Zdar used to be a extremely good inspiration, each as a producer, but specially as a top man and friend.
His style was impeccable and is heard on the whole thing he labored on.
He had a massive pleasure for life, generosity and passion.
I will miss him terribly.
— Αλεξ Καπράνος (@alkapranos) June 20, 2019
"He was once a kind, open and endlessly enthusiastic man who delivered happiness to anybody around him."
"Au revoir Philippe, et merci," the crew said.
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