Breaking: Swedish DJ Avicii Dead At 28

Swedish media have in the past hour reported the death of world-famous DJ Avicii (real name Tim Bergling) at the age of only 28 (just two years before he was bound to ‘retire’ as he had himself announced in earlier interviews).

According to a statement by his publicist, the young DJ died due to ‘health issues’ in Oman. At this moment no further details are known.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sadness has swept through our office at the news of <a href="https://twitter.com/Avicii?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Avicii</a>’s passing. A true talent and a source of joy and inspiration for everyone here at HQ. We’re virtually speechless but for now want to express our gratitude for his music and to say rest in peace, Avicii.</p>&mdash; Monstercat (@Monstercat) <a href="https://twitter.com/Monstercat/status/987387685667926016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2018</a></blockquote>

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His publicist Ms. Diana Baron released the following: "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am both shocked and horrified at this news… RIP Avicii - What a loss for this world. <a href="https://t.co/U2VgghW1FM">pic.twitter.com/U2VgghW1FM</a></p>&mdash; Sam Callahan (@CallahanMusic_) <a href="https://twitter.com/CallahanMusic_/status/987388169661353984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2018</a></blockquote>

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"He was found dead in Muscat, Oman this Friday afternoon local time, April 20th.”

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“The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time. No further statements will be given."

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Avicii broke through in 2011 with his hit ‘Levels’ and went on a global all-conquering-tour since then, racking up collaborations with many groups and singers. Madonna, Nicky Romero, Rita Ora, and Coldplay are among them.

His greatest hits included: "I Could Be the One", "Wake Me Up", "You Make Me", "X You", "Hey Brother", "Addicted to You", "The Days", "The Nights", "Levels", "Waiting for Love", "Without You" and "Lonely Together".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I swear I’m lost for words 😓😭 R.I.P <a href="https://twitter.com/Avicii?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Avicii</a> <a href="https://t.co/2D5JNgSvDQ">pic.twitter.com/2D5JNgSvDQ</a></p>&mdash; Marko 💎 (@MarkoHQ_) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkoHQ_/status/987388141643485196?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2018</a></blockquote>

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In 2016, due to excessive drinking, his health problems became too big and he retired from live performing. Already in 2014 his gallbladder and appendix had been removed.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Swedish-born producer and DJ known as <a href="https://twitter.com/Avicii?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Avicii</a> has been found dead in Oman. <a href="https://t.co/rAWWjcsrM4">https://t.co/rAWWjcsrM4</a></p>&mdash; CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSThisMorning/status/987387926089695232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2018</a></blockquote>

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The global pioneer of the Electronic Dance Movement won one Billboard Music Award and earned two Grammy nominations. He also took home multiple MTV Awards.

Source:

https://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/a/l1k0R9/artisten-tim-bergling-ar-dod--blev-28-ar