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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"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.
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Topics: Music, Mental Health
James Moorhouse