Frankie Knuckles, the producer known as The “Godfather of House," died on Monday at age 59.

Frankie Knuckles Dies

Knuckles official cause of death has yet to be revealed, however it's been suggested that his passing had to do with complications from Type II Diabetes.

After moving from Chicago to the Bronx in the 70s, Knuckles began spinning at The Warehouse. At this Chicago hot spot is where “house” music – a derivative of the venue's name – took shape. Knuckles later brought the genre with him to his own venue, The Power Plant, in 1983.

Knuckles continued to be a in-demand DJ, and went on to become an esteemed producer and remixer, forming Def Mix Productions with David Morales. Among the artists he worked with were Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Chaka Khan and Toni Braxton.

Twitter Reacts To Knuckles Death

I am devastated to write that my dear friend Frankie Knuckles has passed away today. Can't write anymore than this at the moment. I'm sorry.

— David Morales (@DJDavidMorales) April 1, 2014

R.I.P Frankie Knuckles. A true pioneer of house music. Without you we would all be dancing to a different beat today. pic.twitter.com/f2w03YVaaK

— Nicole Moudaber (@NicoleMoudaber) April 1, 2014

Frankie knuckles you will be missed. I was lucky to have a piece of you on my label and for that I will be truly grateful. X

— Nic Fanciulli (@nicfanciulli) April 1, 2014

Good Morning LOVERS, it's a glorious day & the NYC sun is shining because one of our angels was called home, RIP LEEGENDARY Frankie Knuckles

— bevysmith (@bevysmith) April 1, 2014

No one put so much beauty & heart in club music than Frankie Knuckles did. No one will ever again. Listening to him was life defining for me

— Dimitri From Paris (@DimitriParis) April 1, 2014

Just heard about Frankie Knuckles, so sad. I had dinner with him last year, what a positive, humble and charming man: look what he started

— TonyMcGuinness (@tonymcguinness) April 1, 2014

RIP Frankie Knuckles ..had the honour of working with you last year,,,, Eternally grateful for laying the blueprint, that is House.

— Duke Dumont (@DukeDumont) April 1, 2014

– Chelsea Regan