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Swedish DJ and record producer Avicii, known for his electronic music, was found dead on Friday in Muscat, Oman, his US publicist said.
Updated : Apr 20, 2018, 11:32 PM IST
Swedish DJ and record producer Avicii, known for his electronic music, was found dead on Friday in Muscat, Oman, his US publicist said.
Avicii, whose real name is Tim Bergling, was 28.
"It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii. He was found dead in Muscat, Oman this Friday afternoon local time, April 20th," publicist Diana Baron said in a statement on Friday.
"The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time," the statement added.
No cause of death was given and Baron said no further statements would be released.
Bergling rose to success with his 2011 hit 'Levels.' He released two albums 'True' (2013) and 'Stories' (2015). In 2016 he announced that he is considering retiring from touring.
"My choices and career have never been driven by material things, although I’m grateful for all the opportunities and comforts my success has availed me. I know I am blessed to be able to travel all around the world and perform, but I have too little left for the life of a real person behind the artist," he wrote to fans.
According to a report in Rolling Stone, he quit the EDM circuit in 2017 following the release of 'Avīci (01)' EP. He cited health problems for cancelling a series of concerts.
"I needed to figure out my life. The whole thing was about success for the sake of success. I wasn't getting any happiness anymore," he had said at the time.
Music industry reacted with shock.
Just landed in the US and got the news that Avicii died. I hope this is’nt real. RIP #nowords
— Dannic (@dannic) April 20, 2018
Such sad news about Avicii
— Darren Styles (@darrenstylesuk) April 20, 2018
Avicii contributed incredible art to this world. devastated to hear about this. Rest In Peace. X
— Sabrina Carpenter (@SabrinaAnnLynn) April 20, 2018
Oh my god truly devastated for Avicii very very sad news way to young ... what a talent he was. rest in peace x
— Liam (@LiamPayne) April 20, 2018
Sadness has swept through our office at the news of @Avicii’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.
— Monstercat (@Monstercat) April 20, 2018
Wow, I would like to take a moment to pay tribute to the man who really opened my eyes as to what my productions could one day sound like. @Avicii was a genius and a music innovator, and I can not believe he is no longer with us. RIP to the very best.
— Charlie Puth (@charlieputh) April 20, 2018
Over the course of his career, Avicii collaborated with artists like Coldplay, Wyclef Jean, Santana, Madonna, Robyn, Major Lazer, Daft Punk, and David Guetta among others.
(With Agencies Input)