German DJ Tomcraft, real name Thomas Bruckner, has passed away at the age of 49.
His devastated family made the announcement on social media, penning: ‘With a heavy heart, we need to inform you that yesterday, 15 July 202, our beloved father and husband has passed away.
‘We will forever carry you in our hearts and love you until we’re reunited again.’
Tributes for the Loneliness hitmaker have been shared online following the news.
One fan wrote on social media platform X: ‘As if Tomcraft has died! ‘Loneliness’ was a rare progressive house gem that barged its way through to mainstream success – and what a TUNE. Sad news’;
‘RIP Tomcraft. Lovely guy, who made one of the greatest records ever’
German DJ Tomcraft, real name Thomas Bruckner, has passed away at the age of 49
His devastated family made the announcement on social media, penning: ‘With a heavy heart, we need to inform you that yesterday, 15 July 202, our beloved father and husband has passed away.’
‘What an incredible loss. One of Germany’s finest’;
‘Such a great artist, forever a big reference! My deepest condolences!’
Tomcraft found fame in the late ’90s and early ’00s after his hit track Loneliness achieved chart success.
Loneliness reached number eight in the UK back in 2002 and the tune reached the number one spot in 2003.
More recently, the track was brought back to life when it appeared in a party scene in hit film Saltburn.
In the same year, Dutch EDM star Hardwell remixed Loneliness with DJs From Mars.
Tomcraft released four albums through out his career and played at venues all over the world, including clubs in Tokyo, Los Angeles, and several European cities.
Tomcraft found fame in the late ’90s and early ’00s after his hit track Loneliness achieved chart success
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