Maxi Jazz, the lead singer of the dance group Faithless, has died aged 65.
In a Facebook post on Saturday, the group wrote: “We are heartbroken to say Maxi Jazz died last night. He was a man who changed our lives in so many ways.
“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. It was an honour and, of course, a true pleasure to work with him.”
Faithless, which formed in 1995, comprised core members Rollo, Sister Bliss and Maxi Jazz.
Their first album, Reverence, was released in 1996 and the singles Insomnia and Salva Mea each sold more than a million copies.
Their second studio album, Sunday 8PM, released in 1998, featured the global hit God Is A DJ and cemented the group’s standing as a major musical force.
Jazz was a huge fan of Crystal Palace FC, becoming an associate director of the football club in 2012.
The premier league club said the "legendary musician" was a regular at Selhurst Park, and the team would walk out to Faithless on Boxing Day in tribute to the late singer.
RIP Maxi ❤️💙
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