File photo dated 25/02/97 of Gary Barlow watching as Louise presented the Brit Award for Best International Newcomer to Robert Miles, who has died at the age of 47.

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Robert Miles, trance producer of the hit ‘Children’ died at the age of 47

By Bonnie Lener

May 10, 2017

Robert Miles, producer and DJ best known for his trance hit ‘Children’, died at the aged of 47. The Italian musician topped the charts in 12 countries with ‘Children’, released in 1995 and reached number two in the UK in 1996. Tragic news that have been reported by DJ Mag Italia, claiming the Swiss-born Italian producer died of an unspecified illness.

His death was revealed by his friend Joe T Vannelli, who said: “The tragic news of the death of a very talented artist of our time makes me incredulous and upset. I will miss the fights, brawls, criticism, judgements but especially your talent in finding sounds and melodies unparalleled.

His statement continued: “I remember 1997 Brit Awards Ceremony very well. Robert Miles was the best international newcomer award, introduced by Gary Barlow. Miles was the only Italian artist winner in BA history. Children is an instrumental and dance anthem, one of the most ever loved tracks. With Robert Miles a part of my life dies with him.