Avicii’s Sudden Death Breaks Hearts in the Music Industry and Beyond

Avicii's Sudden Death Breaks Hearts in the Music Industry and Beyond

Fellow DJ Calvin Harris says Avicii was "a beautiful soul, passionate and extremely talented with so much more to do."

Avicii died Friday at the age of 28, and the music industry immediately began mourning the sudden loss of the world-renowned Swedish DJ and music producer.

Calvin Harris, Steve Aoki, David Guetta, deadmau5, Zedd, Skrillex, Dillon Francis, Cash Cash and Pauly D were among the first to express their condolences for their fellow DJ on social media. Artists including Liam Payne, Charlie Puth, Adam Lambert, Marshmello and Dua Lipa followed suit.

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Avicii, whose real name is Tim Bergling, was best known for making a mark on the EDM scene with hits like "Levels," "Hey Brother" and "Wake Me Up."

Details surrounding Avicii's death have not yet been released, but his reps released the following 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 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 DJ was just nominated for a Billboard Music Award for Top Dance/Electronic Album.

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Rest in Peace, Avicii.

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

I can’t believe the news. So hard to write this out. Such a heavy loss heavy heavy loss. I miss u dear friend. Fuck fuck

A post shared by Steve Aoki (@steveaoki) on Apr 20, 2018 at 11:02am PDT

Something really horrible happened. We lost a friend with such a beautiful heart and the world lost an incredibly talented musician. Thank you for your beautiful melodies, the time we shared in the studio , playing together as djs or just enjoying life as friends. RIP @avicii

A post shared by David Guetta (@davidguetta) on Apr 20, 2018 at 11:23am PDT

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

I would have enjoyed nothing more than ripping into Avicii well into and beyond our 60's. taken away from us far too young. I know he's at peace somewhere up there getting the last laugh that i spelled his name right this time. https://t.co/uAmdPsouSz

— Goat lord (@deadmau5) April 20, 2018

No words can describe the sadness I’m feeling right now, hearing about Avicii passing away….💔
Thoughts go out to his family and friends…

— Zedd (@Zedd) April 20, 2018

RIP @Avicii you will be insanely missed…my deepest condolences to his family.

— Dillon Francis (@DILLONFRANCIS) April 20, 2018

We lost an absolute legend today #RIPAvicii you’ll continue to live on forever in our hearts and through your music pic.twitter.com/mz7gNO0TzT

— Cash Cash (@cashcash) April 20, 2018

Damn Dude RIP #Avicii 🙏🏽

— DJ Pauly D (@DJPaulyD) 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

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

RIP Tim. You were a brilliant composer and a gentle spirit. Fond memories of creating music w @Avicii and @nilerodgers– https://t.co/AfCVbXlhQh

— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) April 20, 2018

At a loss for words…Rest easy brother 😪 @Avicii

— marshmello (@marshmellomusic) 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

I cannot believe this. Grew up on his music & legitimately heart broken. Rest In Peace angel @Avicii 😩

— Nicole Polizzi (@snooki) April 20, 2018

An amazing talent. R.I.P. @Avicii

— Elvis Duran (@elvisduran) April 20, 2018

Damn this is such terrible news. Such an inspiration to so many including myself. May you Rest In Paradise #ripavicii 🇸🇪🙏❤️

A post shared by Brody Jenner (@brodyjenner) on Apr 20, 2018 at 10:57am PDT

Levels forever

— The Knocks (@theknocks) April 20, 2018

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