German DJ Tomcraft aka Thomas Bruckner known for iconic hit Loneliness dies aged 49

German DJ Tomcraft, real name Thomas Bruckner, has died at the age of 49.

His devastated family announced the news on social media, writing: ‘It is with heavy hearts that we must inform you that yesterday, July 15, 202, our beloved father and husband passed away.

“We will carry you in our hearts forever and love you until we are reunited again.”

Following the news, tributes were shared online.

Tomcraft rose to fame in the late 90s and early 00s after his hit song Loneliness topped the charts.

German DJ Tomcraft, real name Thomas Bruckner, has died at the age of 49

Loneliness reached number eight in the UK in 2002 and number one in 2003.