A statement was made this evening.
Swedish DJ Avicii, otherwise known as Tim Berglund, has died at age 28. His publicist conformed that he died today, Friday, April 20.
He wrote: “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. 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.”
In 2011, Avicii released Levels, which launched him into the mainstream.
He followed that up in March 2013, when he announced and premiered many new tracks from his new album True.
In 2011 he also set up a charity called House of Hunger with his manager Ash Pournouri.
They wanted to showcase the giving spirit fostered by the house music community.
Avicii said at the time: “You have to give something back. I am so fortunate to be in the position where I can actually do that. I feel lucky every day when I wake up and am able to do what I love and make a living.”
In September 2017, Avicii announced a documentary entitled Avicii: True Stories. The documentary chronicles the artist’s retirement from tour, and features interviews from his colleagues David Guetta, Tiësto, Wyclef Jean, Nile Rodgers and Chris Martin.
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