Mira Calix, an electronic musician and visual artist born Chantal Passamonte, died at the age of 52. Warp Records, the South African-British artist’s record label, announced her death on Monday (28 March). Let’s see How did Mira Calix die and What was Mira Calix Cause of death.
What happened to Mira Calix?
“Mira was not only a tremendously gifted composer and artist, but she was also an endearing, compassionate human who impacted the lives of all who had the privilege of working with her… In a very unique way, she stretched the boundaries of electronic music, classical music, and art.”
Calix was the label’s first female artist to sign. She recorded six albums with Warp, beginning with One on One in 2000 and concluding with Absent Origin in 2021.
“We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of our dear Mira Calix,” Warp Records said in a statement.
“Mira was not only a very accomplished artist and composer, but she was also a lovely, kind human who impacted the lives of everyone who had the honor of working with her,” the statement read.
— Warp Records (@WarpRecords) March 28, 2022
They then praised her work, stating it “pushed the boundaries of electronic music, classical music, and art in a completely unique way.”
“We are so proud of her enormous creative output; her artwork, films, and music were a genuine representation of what an imaginative, pioneering, and loving spirit she was,” the statement said.
“She will be sorely missed by everyone at the label, both employees and artists.”
Absent Origin was described as “a polyphony of primarily distinct female voices kept together by throbbing baselines.”
How did Mira Calix die? Death cause
Mira’s cause of death is yet to be revealed. But there is speculation around the internet saying she died of a long and victorious battle with cancer. And also there are some speculations on Twitter claiming that she had a sudden heart attack. But no official information claiming either of these statements.
Like you, We’re wondering as well; we hadn’t followed her in a while, but she was still extremely active. Susumu Yokota’s cause of death was never announced if I recall correctly. Trish Keenan, a fellow WARP alum, died unexpectedly from pneumonia caused by swine flu.
Once we get to know further details about how did Mira Calix die, we will update as soon as possible.
Interview with Mira Calix
Mira Calix Cause of death
Mira’s cause of death is yet to be revealed. But there is speculation around the internet saying she died of a long and victorious battle with cancer. And also there are some speculations on Twitter claiming that she had a sudden heart attack. But no official information claiming either of these statements.
Condolences on Twitter
Mary Anne Hobbs of BBC 6Music dedicated a segment of her radio show to the Queen’s Park-based performer, whom she characterized as “ingenious and whip-smart.”
Nitin Sawhney posted on Twitter, “I’m heartbroken to know about the death of lovely #miracalix.”
“She was a wonderful composer who wrote me encouraging and considerate letters on a regular basis.” As artists and activists for migrant rights, we had a lot in common. My heartfelt condolences go out to her family and friends.
The darkness continues. So sad to read about the passing of my old friend Chantal, otherwise known as Mira Calix on @WarpRecords – we met when she was producing music nights back in the early 1990s electronica scene and were friends ever since. Utterly heartbreaking
Mira Calix set, Warp lighthouse party, Oct 2000. Every window of the warehouse shaking from the heaviest bass this wide-eyed kid had ever experienced. FFWD 22 years & she was still shaking fixed structures into motion & breaking boundaries on the daily. Unforgettable artist. RIP.
She was so talented and honestly one of the funniest people I ever met. a delightful human being. sending my love to mira’s fam.
ProjΞct FivΞ am says,
Was very fortunate to spend a afternoon with Chantal hearing about her art curation projects and myself being obsessed with my musical influences Board Of Canada, it was a delight to hear her talk about this incredible cover version… Rest In Power
Awful, awful news. What an incredible human and artist. RIP
Julie Cooper Music says
This is devastating… I didn’t know her but knew of her incredibly creative work and her inspiration to young artists coming through . My thoughts are with her poor poor family and friends.
Dr. Rubberfunk says,
This is terribly sad news. My thoughts with her family, friends and all the team at Warp.
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Weird article. If she died of cancer it was obviously not a ‘victorious battle’. Her life was defeated by cancer!