Peter Rauhofer has died at the age of 48 after losing the fight with brain cancer. His manager, Angelo Russo posted an official statement on Rauhofer’s Facebook, expressing his loss with fans and friends:

“It makes me sad, not only that I have lost a friend, but that the world has lost an amazing talent and that future generations will never get to understand the magic that Peter created night after night all over the world. He is gone too soon but we will always have the vast body of music that Peter left for us. Through his music, Peter will live forever.”

Rauhofer was supposed to perform at this year’s Miami Beach Gay Pride event, Urge, but was unable to due to his illness. He is survived by his mother, Helga, who resides in Austria.