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DJ Avicii Dead At 28

by RayMilthony

It is with heavy hearts that we report the loss of famed DJ and producer, Tim Bergling who many know as Avicii. His rep released a statement saying QUOTE - “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 2016 he made the shocking announcement that he would be retiring from live performing due to health reasons. In addition to having his gallbladder and appendix removed back in 2014, he also suffered from acute pancreatitis for several years. Just last year he posted a statement on his website saying QUOTE - “WE ALL REACH A POINT IN OUR LIVES AND CAREERS WHERE WE UNDERSTAND WHAT MATTERS THE MOST TO US. For me it’s creating music. That is what I live for, what I feel I was born to do. Last year I quit performing live, and many of you thought that was it. But the end of live never meant the end of Avicii or my music. Instead, I went back to the place where it all made sense – the studio. The next stage will be all about my love of making music to you guys. It is the beginning of something new. Hope you´ll enjoy it as much as I do.” Avicii was a highly decorated artist who’d won several awards including an American Music Award, Billboard,Echo, iHeart, MTV Europe Music Awards and many more as well as garnered several nominations including Grammys over the years. His final performance was in Ibiza on August 28th 2016 at the White Isle where he held a five year residency. It was just announced on Tuesday that Avicii was nominated for a 2018 Billboard Music Award and took to Twitter to voice his gratitude saying – “Thanks for the nomination! @billboard #BBMAS.” No doubt new information around the cause of death and reactions will continue to pour in, but in the meantime we offer our sincerest regards to his family and friends.

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