Fay Weldon, the Pride and Prejudice screenwriter and award winning author, has died at the age of 91.
24.12.2022 - 20:43 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Faithless singer Maxi Jazz has died aged 65.
Taking to Facebook, the group announced the death of their bandmate - whose real name was Maxwell Fraser - writing: "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.
"He was a brilliant lyricist, a DJ, a Buddhist, a magnificent stage presence, car lover, endless talker, beautiful person, moral compass and genius.
"Rollo, Sister Bliss & The E-Type Boy x".
Faithless keyboard player Ayalah Deborah Bentovim, better known by her stage name Sister Bliss, also shared the news on social media.
Sharing a picture of Maxi with her followers, she wrote: "Maxi Jazz 1957 - 2022. We are heartbroken to share that Maxi died peacefully in his sleep last night.
"Sending love to all of you who shared our musical journey. Look after each other y’hear."
Maxi was best known for his role as the lead vocalist of British electronic band Faithless from 1995 to 2011 and 2015.
People flocked to social media to pay their respect for their late musician.
Scots broadcaster Edith Bowman paid tribute to the musician, writing: "Such sad news.. an incredible presence in my music world and millions of others.. thank you for the memories dear man.. love and very deepest condolences to all the faithless family xxx"
Radio broadcaster Phil Williams said: "Really saddened to hear of Maxi Jazz’s death. Had an amazing lost night with him once which ended the morning after. He was kind, gentle and really funny. I loved watching him live, he was an amazing
Fay Weldon, the Pride and Prejudice screenwriter and award winning author, has died at the age of 91.
Scottish musician Alan Rankine has died at the age of 64.
Fans have paid tribute to BBC comedian Kelly Monteith after he sadly passed away aged 80.
Barbara Walters, the television journalist, 20/20 host and creator of The View, has died. She was 93.
Scots hairdressing icon Rita Rusk has died at the age of 75.
Forest Green Rovers have had bids accepted for Hibs star Jake Doyle-Hayes and St Mirren midfielder Ethan Erhahon.
Faithless fans were left heartbroken after the death of former frontman Maxi Jazz was announced on Christmas Eve.
A 22-year-old woman who tragically died after being hit by a police car on Christmas Eve has been described as a cherished daughter by her heartbroken family. Rachael Louise Moore died on Saturday December 24, after being hit by the emergency vehicle in Liverpool.
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.
Actor Ronan Vibert, best known for his roles in The Snowman and Saving Mr. Banks has died following a “short illness”.
Mike Hodges, best known as the director of gritty, stylish thrillers like Get Carter — the original — Croupier, The Terminal Man and I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead has died, according to his longtime friend and the producer of I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead, Mike Kaplan. Hodges was 90.
The Lyons crime clan has been hit by the death of a senior family member.