Faithless singer Maxi Jazz dies aged 65

Maxi Jazz, singer of British dance group Faithless, has died aged 65.

Confirming the sad news of the musician, born Maxwell Fraser, on Facebook, the band 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."

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The group continued: "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".

Formed in 1995, Faithless achieved 17 UK Top 40 singles across their career; their highest-charting tracks being 1995 release Insomnia (3) and 2001's We Come 1 (3).

The group also enjoyed three UK Number 1 albums; No Roots (2004), Forever Faithless - The Greatest Hits (2005) and remix LP Faithless 2.0 (2015).

Our thoughts are with Maxi Jazz's family, friends and fans at this time.