Iconic Sydney DJ Passes Away

Prominent Sydney DJ Paul Holden has tragically and suddenly passed away after taking a serious fall.

As Fairfax reports, the seminal rave producer died in his Sydney home following the accident yesterday. 

Holden was considered one of the biggest DJ's in the country in the '80s and '90s and had a massive influence on dance music throughout the years. 

After kicking off his DJ career in 1980, Holden went on to perform at a number of major Australian events including Big Day Out, as well as numerous Mardi Gras events. 

While a number of fellow musicians and figures in the music industry have spoken out about Holden's untimely passing, a Facebook page has also been created in memory of Holden — check it out here. 

RIP DJ Paul Holden
You were one of the leaders of the Australian Rave Scene, so many memories. Heaven must have one hot party going on

— DJ Harvey (@DJHarveyAust) March 30, 2016

We have lost a guy that has made people move throughout Australia as a DJ Vale Paul Holden https://t.co/iFQesNaa9k pic.twitter.com/8vcFj3Z0Tk

— Maynard (@Maynardcomau) March 30, 2016

RIP Paul Holden
One of Australia's electronic pioneers
A very sad day https://t.co/PaoHpWxK8I

— Marc Taylor (@DjMarcTaylor) March 30, 2016

Absolutely shattered. Australia greatest rave music pioneer DJ Paul Holden has passed away. RIPpic.twitter.com/pVotOKlX9J

— Dave PSI (@DavePSI) March 30, 2016