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BREAKING!!! DJ Avicii, Top Electronic Dance Music Artist, Dies At 28 by xxolisexx(m): 8:27pm On Apr 20, 2018 |
Swedish DJ Avicii, who has collaborated with the
likes of Madonna and Coldplay, has died in
Oman at the age of 28.
Avicii's club anthems include Wake Me Up, Hey
Brother, and recently, Lonely Together with Rita
Ora.
His representative said in a statement: "It is with
profound sorrow that we announce the loss of
Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii.
"The family is devastated and we ask everyone
to please respect their need for privacy in this
difficult time."
No cause of death was announced, and Avicii's
representative said no further statements would
be issued.
Avicii had struggled with some health issues in
the past, having his appendix and gall bladder
removed in 2014 .
He announced his retirement from touring in
2016 , partly because of the health problems.
"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," he said at the time.
Who was Avicii?
One of the biggest names in dance music of
the last 10 years, he had a catalogue full of
pumping, uplifting, house smashes
*He started his career when he won a
production competition held by Pete Tong in
2008
*He went on to notch up 11 billion streams on
Spotify and was the first EDM DJ to stage a
worldwide arena tour
*He was nominated for two Grammy Awards
and had nine UK top 10 singles, including
two number ones
*He suffered from health problems including
acute pancreatitis, in part due to excessive
drinking
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Re: BREAKING!!! DJ Avicii, Top Electronic Dance Music Artist, Dies At 28 by ja2ken(m): 9:09pm On Apr 20, 2018 |
This is sad.. |
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