The Swedish-born producer and DJ known as Avicii has been found dead in Oman.
Publicist Diana Baron said in a statement that the 28-year-old DJ, born Tim Bergling, was in Muscat, Oman.
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Avicii had in the past suffered acute pancreatitis, in part due to excessive drinking. After having his gallbladder and appendix removed in 2014, he cancelled a series of shows in attempt to recover. He quit touring in 2016 but continued making music in the studio.
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B次元官网网址淲hen I look back on my life, I think: whoa, did I do that? It was the best time of my life in a sense. It came with a price - a lot of stress a lot of anxiety for me - but it was the best journey of my life.B次元官网网址�
Last year, he posted this message on his website, promising to keep creating: B次元官网网址淭he next stage will be all about my love of making music to you guys. It is the beginning of something new.B次元官网网址�
Fans react to news of AviciiB次元官网网址檚 death:
RIP . You were arguably one of the few shining forces in bringing electronic music to the masses. Your music was incredible, inspired myself and many others to fall in love with electronic music. Tim thank you for your gifts to Earth and the songs we share with one another
B次元官网网址� 螢xpherience (@Expherience)
devastated at the news of passing. working with him was one of my favorite collaborative moments. far too young. the world was a happier and fuller place with his presence and art. sending all my love to his friends and family. Xxdr
B次元官网网址� Imagine Dragons (@Imaginedragons)
. was talented and kind, and I was genuinely excited to see what would come next from him. His future most certainly should have been written beyond age 28. I am
B次元官网网址� Kaskade (@kaskade)
heartbroken.
Rest easy Tim.
RIP . Too damn young.
B次元官网网址� Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson)
Mesfin Fekadu, The Associated Press
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