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Maxi Jazz’s musical collaborators have led the tributes for the Faithless singer whose death was confirmed just before Christmas.A statement was published on Maxi Jazz’s Instagram profile on Christmas Eve confirming that the musician – real name Maxwell Fraser – died on 23 Dec. The statement was signed by fellow founder and current Faithless members Rollo and Sister Bliss, as well as Fraser’s more recent group The E-Type Boys.It said: “We are heartbroken to say Maxi Jazz died peacefully at his home in South London last night.

Maxi Jazz, lead singer for the British electronic music group Faithless, died Friday, the band confirmed on Facebook. Jazz, whose real name was Maxwell Fraser, “died peacefully in his sleep”, Faithless member Sister Bliss announced on Twitter. A cause of death was not revealed. Jazz was 65.

"He gave proper meaning and message to our music."He was a lovely human being with time for everyone and a wisdom that was both profound and accessible.”Maxi’s co-stars added: “It was an honour and, of course, a true pleasure to work with him."He was a brilliant lyricist, a DJ, a Buddhist, a magnificent stage presence, car lover, endless talker, beautiful person, moral compass and genius.”The message was signed off by core members Rollo and Sister Bliss.Devastated fans began taking to social media soon after the statement was shared to pay their tributes to the musical legend, who fronted Faithless from 1995 to 2011 and 2015.Twitter user DanielJenks89 penned: “Absolutely gut wrenching news.“His voice and the sound that went with it defined dance music in the 90s.“When the first bit of Insomnia is played, everyone gets up and starts getting lost in the trance of the music.”SHUTUPCRAZYFOOL added: “Just cranked up Insomnia as loud as I can and shed a tear, literally the sound of my youth and and a constant for the generations who followed.“Faithless gave me my love for dance music.Thank you. RIP Maxi.”Dutchart tweeted: “Very fond memories of all the music, the concerts, his amazing charisma.“Condolences to Faithless, the gamily and friends.