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Fans From Across The Globe Pay Tribute After The News Of Avicii's Death

Fans From Across The Globe Pay Tribute After The News Of Avicii's Death

People from across the world have taken to social media to pay their respects and share memories of the Swedish DJ who has died aged 28.

Rebecca Shepherd

Rebecca Shepherd

Avicii fans from across the globe have taken to social media to share fond memories from sold out gigs at some of the world's best DJ venues.


Videos and pictures are beginning to take over Twitter with users paying tribute to the popular Swedish musician who died today - aged 28.

The world renowned DJ, who's real name is Tim Bergling, has passed away which has been confirmed by his publicist.





A statement from Diana Baron said: "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 news has shaken fans across the world who have responded in shock and devastation. But most have also expressed admiration.


The Swedish musician was nominated twice for a Grammy Award for his work on 'Sunshine' with David Guetta in 2012 and also for his song 'Levels' in 2013.

He hit the top ten in more than fifteen countries and topped the Australian, Swedish, Danish and US charts.

In August 2017 he released a six track EP and said: "I'm really excited to be back with music once again. It has been a long time since I released anything and a long time since I was this excited over new music!

My focus on this first EP of the album was to get a mix of new and old songs: some that fans have been asking about and waiting for mixed with brand new songs that they have never been heard before!"

Avicii collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry and remixed their songs, working with the likes of Madonna, Robyn, Major Lazer, Daft Punk and Coldplay.

Just days before his death, Avicii was nominated for a Billboard Music Award in the category 'top dance/electronic album' for his EP Avicii (01).

He is nominated alongside The Chainsmokers, Calvin Harris, Kygo and Odesza.

Featured Image Credit: PA

Topics: Death, News, avicii, Music, Music News, DJ, Sweden

I'm Becky - a journalist at LADbible. I graduated with a First Class BA in Journalism before going on to cover criminal court cases, medical tribunals and breaking news for the national media - which inevitably and eventually became as glum as it sounds. Can often be found rocking a bag for life - which I made a 'thing' way before Rihanna. You can contact me at [email protected]

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