Music Community Reacts to News of Avicii's Death
Swedish DJ Avicii was found dead in Oman today, Billboard reported. The 28-year-old's passing was confirmed in a statement by his publicist.
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.
The music community is already grieving the loss via social media, especially those in the world of dance music. Here are some of their reactions to the news:
Devastating news about Avicii, a beautiful soul, passionate and extremely talented with so much more to do. My heart goes out to his family. God bless you Tim x
- Calvin Harris (@CalvinHarris) April 20, 2018
my sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to the friends, fans and families of @Avicii :( Banter aside, nobody can deny what he has accomplished and done for modern dance music and im very proud of him.
- Goat lord (@deadmau5) April 20, 2018
Such sad news to hear about Avicii passing. Too young and way too soon. My condolences go out to his family, friends and fans x
- DUA LIPA (@DUALIPA) April 20, 2018
Wow, I would like to take a moment to pay tribute to the man who really opened my eyes as to what my productions could one day sound like. @Avicii was a genius and a music innovator, and I can not believe he is no longer with us. RIP to the very best.
- Charlie Puth (@charlieputh) April 20, 2018
I cannot express enough that @Avicii revolutionized dance music, and effortlessly. An unparalleled writer and one of my biggest inspirations will be remembered and missed for centuries to come. We love you Tim.
- ▽ (@3LAU) April 20, 2018
So many of us wouldn't be where we are without @Avicii . Thank you for what you did in your time here. RIP
- louis (@LouisTheChild) April 20, 2018
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
Cant believe we lost one of the greatest music influencers of our time. Way too young to leave. Thank you for everything @Avicii Rest In Peace
- Deorro (@Deorro) April 20, 2018
At a loss for words...Rest easy brother 😪 @Avicii
- marshmello (@marshmellomusic) April 20, 2018
RIP @Avicii thank you for all the support over the years and for bringing me on your TrueTour. you will be missed dearly.
- spencer (@Spencer_Brown) April 20, 2018
Avicii, who was nominated for two Grammys throughout his career, retired from live performance in 2016, citing health reasons. He gave a longer explanation on his website, saying he wanted to get back to what he did best, which was creating music in the studio.
“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.”
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