Ellen DeGeneres leads tributes for Self-help guru Wayne Dyer

American motivational speaker Wayne Dyer (L) passed away overnight on Saturday US time. Photo / Getty Images

Self-help guru Wayne Dyer has died.

The American motivational speaker died overnight on Saturday (US time), according to a message posted by his family on Facebook. He was 75.

The message read: "Wayne has left his body, passing away through the night. He always said he couldn't wait for this next adventure to begin and had no fear of dying. Our hearts are broken, but we smile to think of how much our scurvy elephant will enjoy the other side. We Love You Forever Dad/Wayne, The Dyer Family."

Reid Tracy - chief executive of Dyer's publisher, Hay House - told NBC News that Dyer died in Maui, Hawaii on Saturday night.

Comedian and television personality Ellen DeGeneres lead the tributes for Dyer today.

She tweeted: "The world has lost an incredible man. Wayne Dyer officiated our wedding & was an inspiration to so many. Sending love."

It is not yet known how he died, but NBC reported that Dyer was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 2009.

An author of over 40 books, including 20 New York Times bestsellers, Dyer has also appeared on thousands of television and radio shows. He also has 10 PBS Specials which have raised over $250 million dollars for public television.

His first book Your Erroneous Zones, written in 1976, is believe to be one of the best-selling books of all time, with an estimated 35 million copies sold around the world.

- Daily Mail, nzherald.co.nz