Legendary Trance DJ Robert Miles Passes Away Aged 47

Iconic trance DJ Robert Miles has reportedly died at the age of 47. 

According to Vanyaland (via DJ Mag Italia), no official cause of death has been revealed.

The Italian producer is perhaps best known for his 1995 hit track, Children, which sold more than five million copies worldwide and spent 13 weeks at #1 on the Euro Top 100 chart following its release. 

Longtime collaborator and fellow DJ, Joe T Vannelli, said in a statement, "The tragic news of the death of a very talented artist of our time, makes me incredulous and upset.

"With him also it is a part of my life as an artist manufacturer. I will miss the fights, brawls, criticism, judgments but especially your talent in finding sounds and melodies unparalleled."

A number of friends and musicians have since paid their respects to Miles following today's news, including Pete Tong, Chris Lake, Max Graham and Morgan Page.

Sad to hear about Robert Miles passing. Your records will live on. Rip.

— Nic Fanciulli (@nicfanciulli) May 10, 2017

#RIP Robert Miles. 'Children' was the first dance song I fell in love with in 1996. I will forever be grateful for your music, thank you.

— Chris Lake (@chrislake) May 10, 2017

RIP Robert Miles. Children changed EVERYONE's lives. <3

— Max Graham (@MaxGraham) May 10, 2017

RIP #RobertMiles - This guy was legend. Never had the chance to meet him but he was a big influence

— Morgan Page (@morganpage) May 10, 2017

Sad to hear Robert Miles passing r.i.p thanks for the music #deconstruction#classichouse pic.twitter.com/f7xsvLTBF6

— Pete Tong mbe (@petetong) May 10, 2017

The most incredible musician known to dance music has passed.Such a huge influence to my life and will never be forgotten #RIP #Robertmiles

— ilan Bluestone (@iBluestone) May 10, 2017