INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
died on Friday in Muscat, leaving his humongous fan following mourning
The Swedish DJ, whose original name was Tim burgling and who had hinted at his struggle with popularity and health, retired from the EDM
scene in 2016 with many hoping that he was to return on stage soon - hopes that were shattered on Friday after the news of his death broke
Tweets mourning Avicii have poured in on Twitter with fellow musicians and record producers like Deadmau5, Nile Rodgers, Calvin Harris,
Skrillex, Zedd, Steve Aoki, Charlie Puth, Liam Payne, Ellie Golding, Akon and many, many others fondly remembering the young Swedish
DJ."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," wrote Calvin Harris while Zedd tweeted: "No words can describe the sadness I'm feeling right now, hearing about Avicii
passing away Thoughts go out to his family and friends." Canadian record producer Deadmau5 tweeted to say: "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." American DJ Diplo added: "You
should have lived to be 150.
announced his retirement merely five years after that - he was reportedly suffering from acute pancreatitis
Avicii, whose best works include Hey Brother, Levels and Wake Me Up, was widely hailed for bringing electronic dance music to the forefront
and his attempt to merge country music with EDM - something which is apparent from his body of work.On Friday, he was found dead in Muscat,
Oman, said a statement from his representatives
However, there has been no announcement about his cause of death
