Friends and colleagues have reacted with shock and sadness to the death of Swedish DJ Avicii, otherwise known as Tim Bergling, who died overnight at the age of 28.
“Devastating news about Avicii,” said Calvin Harris, “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.”
https://twitter.com/CalvinHarris/status/987385354175959041
In an emotional post to his Instagram, Diplo praised Avicii as a superstar and ground-breaker, saying that he had “set the precedent” for the current generation of electronic producers, opening up doors and setting trends.
“I know you had your demons and maybe this wasn’t the right place for you sometimes,” he continued, “but we need to protect true artists like you at all costs because there are not enough left and we are losing too many.”
Singer Rita Ora, who recently collaborated with him on the track ‘Lonely Together‘, said that she was devastated and heartbroken by the loss.
I have no words. I remember how amazing it was to make Lonely Together and it felt like just yesterday we were talking. Condolences to Avicii’s family, friends, and the fans who supported him. May he rest in peace. Gone too soon. I’m devastated. Heartbroken.
— Rita Ora (@RitaOra) April 20, 2018
Madonna, who worked with Avicii on her Rebel Heart album, shared a photo of the pair, saying “goodbye dear sweet Tim, gone too soon.”
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Deadmau5 also shared a remembrance of his friend, saying “nobody can deny what he has accomplished and done for modern dance music and I’m very proud of him.”
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
Numerous others including Zedd, Dillon Francis, Liam Payne, Dua Lipa, Charlie Puth and the legendary producer Nile Rodgers paid tribute to him.
https://twitter.com/DILLONFRANCIS/status/987393200514977792
https://twitter.com/DUALIPA/status/987386149051273217
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
https://twitter.com/charlieputh/status/987387678353010689
Words can not describe how I feel right now..I am gonna miss you brother ❤️ pic.twitter.com/AjBgXi5gVR
— Tiësto (@tiesto) April 20, 2018
https://twitter.com/RubyRose/status/987394712339468289
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I was just told my dear friend Tim @avicii just passed away. Please let this be a hoax. If not #RIPAVICII one of the best natural melody…
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) April 20, 2018
#RIPAVICII Dear Tim your family have my most heartfelt condolences. You were my little bro. Love always.
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) April 20, 2018
Avicii, who previously revealed that he suffered from pancreatitis related to alcohol, was found dead in Muscat, Oman. His cause of death has not been revealed.
