Zdar was also a member of group Motorbass. Rapper Oxmo Puccino, a former collaborator, wrote an Instagram post with the following message: "The pain is immense. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. I fell knocked out while standing. Cassius consisted of Zdar and his partner Boom Bass, real name Hubert Blanc-Francard. To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices.

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All of my thoughts are with you.". "He accidentally fell through the window of a top floor of a Parisian building," Zdar's agent Sebastian Farran told the AFP news agency.

Cassius, which consisted of Zdar and Hubert Blanc-Francard, who is also known as Boom Bass, was formed in 1989 and became a key name in the Paris electronic music scene known as French Touch.

June 20 (UPI) -- DJ, producer and artist Philippe Zdar, who was one half of musical duo Cassius, has died at the age of 50. Cassius was known for songs such as "I Love You So," "The Sound of Violence" and "Toop Toop" along with their debut album titled 1999. Zdar, real name Philippe Cerboneschi, died after accidentally falling from "a high floor of an old building in Paris," his agent confirmed in a statement to Pitchfork on Thursday. The New York Times also confirmed the musician's death through an email sent by his booking agent Anthony Ferrat who said Zdar fell through a window. (CNN)French electronic music pioneer Philippe "Zdar" Cerboneschi died Wednesday in an accidental fall from a building in Paris. Zdar's ex-wife and mother of his daughter published a black screen on Instagram without comment. Zdar worked with Kanye West on Watch the Throne track "Why I Love You" and worked on soundtracks to films such as The Social Network and Sing. HuffPost is part of Verizon Media.

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Cassius' latest album "Dreems" is set to be released Friday, and Zdar also worked with UK group Hot Chip on their new album "A Bath Full of Ecstasy," which will be released the same day. News of his death saw a number of fellow artists paying tribute to Zdar and his work. "Awful news about Phillipe Zdar, what an unbelievably lovely man with an incredible legacy,", "A true original and a unique talent who was involved in making our first album, as well as so many amazing records,", Avicii struggled with fame and had stepped away from the limelight. A spokesman for the Paris prosecutor's office told CNN that an investigation has been opened into the cause of Zdar's death. Zdar was also a member of group Motorbass. The musician was one half of the group Cassius, and died at the age of 50, reports CNN affiliate. We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Cassius was known for songs such as "I Love You So," "The Sound of Violence" and "Toop Toop" along with their debut album titled 1999 . Cassius produced tracks for other groups such as Phoenix, Beastie Boys and rapper MC Solaar. The musical duo is perhaps best known for breakout single "Cassius 1999," which became a chart hit on release in January 1999. Updated 1137 GMT (1937 HKT) June 20, 2019. French electronic music pioneer Philippe "Zdar" Cerboneschi died Wednesday in an accidental fall from a building in Paris. CNN's Celia Heudebourg, Antoine Crouin and Rebecca Blanchard contributed to this report.