Mark Bell of LFO dies after surgery

The music label for British techno-house outfit LFO has announced founder Mark Bell has died.

"It's with great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Mark Bell of LFO who died last week from complications after an operation. Mark's family & friends request privacy at this difficult time," the Warp Records statement read.

Bell formed LFO with Gez Varley in in the late 1980s. When Varley left in 1996, Bell continued as a solo act. He also produced records for Bjork and Depeche Mode.

LFO released three full-length albums - "Frequencies" and "Advance" as a duo, and 2003's "Sheath" as a solo effort.

Bjork posted a statement on her Facebook page saying:

"i love you mark and i feel so blessed to have made so much music with you

may your hypersensitive nature blossom fine

and wherever you're at

hope you've got good speakers"

In the last day, Bjork also posted two Mark Bell songs to her Facebook page.