hey brig, sorry to hear that news.alas, i have no idea who this person was, but,if they meant something to you, i am sorry for your loss.
its like for me, if derek acorah (spiritualist medium) was to die it would be a loss to the world.he is much respected in england,and has been on many programmes.
so sorry to hear about this important person.

It is big loss to the world. That japanese artist was true legend, genius of hiphop. His music is not MTV's crap, it is real, jazzy, extraordinaire, soulful, inovative, melodic, creative music..I still can't believe, he passed away..
Nujabes & Substantial - Hikari
Nujabes & CL Smooth - Sky is falling
Nujabes with Cise Starr & Akin - Lady Brown
Nujabes - Kumomi
Nujabes with Cise Starr and Akin - Feather
Nujabes- Reflection eternal
Nujabes & Shing02 - Luv
Uyama Hiroto - Ribbon in the sea (prod. by Nujabes)