Paul O'Neill, creator of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra rock band, has died at the age of 61.

The producer was found dead in his room by hotel staff at a Tampa Embassy Suites late Wednesday afternoon, according to University Of South Florida police spokeswoman Renna Reddick.

She says there were no obvious signs of foul play, and a medical examiner is working to determine an official cause.

Gone too soon: Paul O'Neill of the rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra was found dead in a Florida hotel room at the age of 61. Pictured 2011

Sad end: The band says in a statement that O'Neill died from a 'chronic illness'

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is best known for its hard rock takes on Christmas staples like Carol Of The Bells.

The band said in a statement that O'Neill died from a 'chronic illness.'

Members of the group called his death 'a profound and indescribable loss for us all.'

O'Neill was a rock producer and manager who began putting together Trans-Siberian Orchestra in 1996.