Music icon DJ Hazel, real name Michał Orzechowski, has been found dead at the age of 44 under what is being described as "mysterious circumstances". The Polish music legend was discovered in a car parked near Skępe, Lipno County, in Poland on May 7. Cause of death and circumstances surrounding it were unclear which has prompted an investigation from police, according to reports from TVP3 Bydgoszcz. Police spokeswoman Małgorzata Małkińska, confirmed when his body was discovered and told the Pinnacle Gazette authorities are attempting to clarify the situation.

Born in Warsaw DJ Hazel was a prominent figure in the electronic music scene across Europe ever since he launched his career back in 1998. He was was nicknamed the Fastest Hands of Europe and earned the title of European Vice-Champion at the European DJ Championships held in Germany, which solidified his status as one of the leading DJs in the country.

Tributes flooded in for the star as news broke. "OMG! Maestro RIP!" one wrote.

"My heart breaks at the news of the death of DJ Hazel- a true Polish patriot. His music was amazing, full of energy and passion.

"My condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace Hazel. Your music will never die," another penned

"Thank you for the music, the energy and the memories—you’ll be deeply missed. RIP Dj Hazel," a third chimed in.

One of the best DJ Hazel in Poland. Much too fast my friend...You will always be in our hearts. R.I.P. Legend," a fourth lamented.

"DJ Hazel is dead, I can’t believe it. Michał was one of the first who wasn’t afraid of totally 'unacceptable' combinations for those times, like playing 'Weź piórkę' with Pawbeats Orchestra at Przystanek Woodstock.

"Thank you for the most famous bubble in Poland, for those 15 bubbles, for being a total dude with an inimitable distance and a mine of anecdotes at every meeting in Bydgoszcz (and not only). My heart breaks," Polish DJ Pawbeats commented on Facebook.

"Michael … DJ Hazel I can’t believe this… why? So long, my friend… Farewell Legend! I’ll remember you in this picture. Condolences to all the family," DJ C-Bool added on Facebook.