Swedish DJ and electronic
dance music producer Avicii, who won two MTV Music Awards, one Billboard Music
Award and earned two Grammy nominations, was found dead in Muscat, Oman at the
age of 28.
Though the cause of the
entertainer’s death is still not known, however it was gathered that DJ Avicii
had suffered acute pancreatitis, which was partly blamed on excessive drinking.
After having his gallbladder and appendix removed in 2014, he cancelled a
series of shows in attempt to recover.
His death comes days after
he was nominated for a Billboard Music Award for top dance/electronic album.
His representative said in
a statement: “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 20.
“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.”
Avicii, who boasted two UK
number ones and was perhaps best known for his songs Wake Me Up and Hey
Brother, retired from touring in 2016 and has battled acute pancreatitis in the
past and had his gallbladder and appendix removed in 2014.
In a note announcing his
retirement in 2016 he said:
“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.
“I will however never let
go of music — I will continue to speak to my fans through it, but I’ve decided
this 2016 run will be my last tour and last shows.”
He later told Billboard
magazine he had made the decision for health reasons.
“The scene was not for me.
It was not the shows and not the music. It was always the other stuff
surrounding it that never came naturally to me,” he told the magazine.
“I’m more of an introverted
person in general. It was always very hard for me. I took on board too much
negative energy, I think,” he added at the time.
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