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Avicii’s last words were revealed in final diary entry before tragic death as new album released

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Published 12:43 16 May 2025 GMT+1

Avicii’s last words were revealed in final diary entry before tragic death as new album released

Avicii - real name Tim Bergling - tragically passed away at just 28 years old

James Moorhouse

James Moorhouse

Warning: This article contains discussion of suicide which some readers may find distressing.

Avicii's last words in his final diary entry have been revealed, as the musician's posthumous album has been released more than seven years on from his shock passing.

The Swedish DJ and record producer, whose real name was Tim Bergling, is responsible for some of the best bangers of the last 20 years, including 'The Nights', 'Hey Brother' and 'Wake Me Up'.

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However, after a battle with substance abuse and struggles with his mental health, he tragically took his own life on 20 April 2018.

Following his passing, his family released the following statement: "Our beloved Tim was a seeker, a fragile artistic soul searching for answers to existential questions. An over-achieving perfectionist who travelled and worked hard at a pace that led to extreme stress.

"When he stopped touring, he wanted to find a balance in life to be able to be happy and to do what he loved most - music.

"He really struggled with thoughts about meaning, life, happiness,' it continued. 'He could now not go on any longer. He wanted to find peace.

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Avicii died aged 28 (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Avicii died aged 28 (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

"Tim was not made for the business machine he found himself in; he was a sensitive guy who loved his fans but shunned the spotlight.

"Tim, you will forever be loved and sadly missed. The person you were and your music will keep your memory alive."

A chilling final phone call with his family was later released, with the recipient jumping straight on a flight to Oman where the musician was on holiday at the time, but they arrived too late to save him, as he had taken his own life.

In his final diary entry, the 28-year-old wrote: "The shedding of the soul is the last attachment, before it restarts!"

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His death came not long after his family held an 'excruciatingly painful' intervention, which encouraged the young musician to seek help for his mental health struggles, and also put an end to the gruelling tour schedule he has been enduring for too long.

Avicii's music remains popular to this day and his team have just released a posthumous album called Avicii Forever, which features 19 of the musician's best-loved songs.

Meanwhile, Netflix also released its documentary Avicii - I'm Tim last year, giving fans a heartbreaking look into the DJ's final days.

If you’ve been affected by any of these issues and want to speak to someone in confidence, please don’t suffer alone. Call Samaritans for free on their anonymous 24-hour phone line on 116 123.

Featured Image Credit: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images

Topics: Music, Mental Health

James Moorhouse
James Moorhouse

James is a NCTJ Gold Standard journalist covering a wide range of topics and news stories for LADbible. After two years in football writing, James switched to covering news with Newsquest in Cumbria, before joining the LAD team in 2025. In his spare time, James is a long-suffering Rochdale fan and loves reading, running and music. Contact him via [email protected]

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