It’s a sad day for EDM as millions of people woke up to a horrible news- Avicii, the poster boy for EDM, has passed away at only 28.
He was found dead in Muscat, Oman. His representative said in a statement: “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii.The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time.”
While the cause of death was not announced as Avicii’s representative said no further statements would be issued, Avicii’s health issues were known to the public for several years prior to his death- he was suffering from acute pancreatitis which he said was in part caused by excessive drinking.
The superstar DJ was just 21 years old at the time of his professional breakthrough. He was discovered on MySpace by a veteran Dutch producer and was behind some of the decade’s biggest hits. Avicii was one of the first EDM stars to arrive on the mainstream scene and was the world’s sixth-highest-paid DJ at one point, making $19 million a year. Tracks like Wake Me Up became anthems for the millions of millennials
Millions of fans are left heartbroken due to his untimely demise:
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
No words can describe the sadness I’m feeling right now, hearing about Avicii passing away…._
Thoughts go out to his family and friends…— Zedd (@Zedd) April 20, 2018
listening to @Avicii all morning. Music is something that gets us through everything good bad or ugly. And People who make it are truly blessed. He was a genius. #RIPAvicci your music was uplifting and we will all feel your loss.
— Sonam Kapoor (@sonamakapoor) April 21, 2018
Kygo dedicated his set to Avicii and said he wouldn’t be where he was without him. He wants us to sing and dance to celebrate his life. RIP Avicii pic.twitter.com/Z9wqMlvKcZ
— Jackie (@jacqueline_frye) April 21, 2018
Can’t really describe in words how sad I feel right now.. thank you for inspiring me and millions others. RIP @Avicii __ pic.twitter.com/nthXoCiZqy
— MARTIN GARRIX (@MartinGarrix) April 20, 2018
So sad to hear about Avicii. It’s safe to say he is the main reason electronic music has become a world dominating genre!
— Tut Tut Child (@TutTutChild) April 21, 2018
Rest In Peace Avicii. Sad to know that a talented musical brother has left all of us so soon. Deepest condolences to Tim’s family for this untimely loss …
— ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) April 20, 2018
Rest In Paradise, Avicii
