Quoting multiple twitter posts, the artist's death was reported by NME on 29 January 2021

"Pink Grease guitarist Steven SantaCruz has died

SantaCruz was also known for his work as a filmmaker

By Sam Moore 29th January 2021

Reports of the musician’s passing have come in on Twitter today (January 29), with writer Daniel Dylan Wray one of the first to share the sad news earlier this morning."

Daniel Dylan Wray: “Incredibly sad this morning to learn the news that my old pal Steven SantaCruz has passed away,” Wray wrote. “Pink Grease are one of my fav ever Sheffield bands and very dear to me. Got so many fond memories of Steve. He was also a brilliant filmmaker. A real loss.”