Avicii, one of the world’s most successful DJs who helped usher in the global boom in electronic music that swept over the past decade – all the way from nightclubs to Top 40 radio, left the world too soon at the age of 28, on Friday in Oman, according to his representative.
“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii,” said his management without specifying the cause of his death, or why he was in the Gulf sultanate’s capital, Muscat, in his last days.
While the 28-year-old Avicii’s cause of death is not confirmed as yet, tributes from several international and Indian film celebrities have started pouring in for the late music genius whose demise has left the global showbiz world in shock.
A young, talented, and passionate music artist, he shaped levels of sounds for the pop music industry.
Sonam Kapoor took to Twitter to say: “Listening to Avicii all morning. Music is something that gets us through everything good bad or ugly. And People who make it are truly blessed. He was a genius. RIP Avicii your music was uplifting and we will all feel your loss.”
listening to @Avicii all morning. Music is something that gets us through everything good bad or ugly. And People who make it are truly blessed. He was a genius. #RIPAvicci your music was uplifting and we will all feel your loss.
— Sonam Kapoor (@sonamakapoor) April 21, 2018
Alia Bhatt said, “Such a terrible loss!!!! Still can’t believe it.. he was soo young and soo talented! May his soul rest in peace. You will be missed Avicii! #RIPAvicii”
Such a terrible loss!!!! Still can’t believe it.. he was soo young and soo talented! May his soul rest in peace. You will be missed Avicii! #RIPAvicii
— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) April 21, 2018
Athiya Shetty quoted one of the artist’s very own sayings: “One day you leave this world behind, so live a life you will remember.” – Avicii
“One day you leave this world behind, so live a life you will remember.” – Avicii #RIPAvicii pic.twitter.com/QdYEgne6h9
— Athiya Shetty (@theathiyashetty) April 20, 2018
Raghav shared these words of wisdom: “So easy to dismiss musical trends as disposable but the musicians at the top of them are almost always geniuses. Same was true for Avicii. So much more than a EDM guy he shaped sounds pop music will use for a generation or more and understood the value of the song itself. RIP.”
so easy to dismiss musical trends as disposable.but the musicians at the top of them are almost always geniuses. Same was true for Avicii. So much more than a EDM guy.. he shaped sounds pop music will use for a generation or more and understood the value of the song itself. RIP
— RAGHAV (@raghavworldwide) April 20, 2018
Fellow EDM star Calvin Harris was amongst the first to tweet about him: “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.”
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 x
— Calvin Harris (@CalvinHarris) April 20, 2018
Pop artist Charlie Puth wrote: “Would like to take a moment to pay tribute to the man who really opened my eyes as to what my productions could one day sound like. Avicii was a genius and a music innovator, and I can not believe he is no longer with us. RIP to the very best.”
Wow, I would like to take a moment to pay tribute to the man who really opened my eyes as to what my productions could one day sound like. @Avicii was a genius and a music innovator, and I can not believe he is no longer with us. RIP to the very best.
— Charlie Puth (@charlieputh) April 20, 2018
Dua Lipa tweeted, ““Too young and way too soon. My condolences go out to his family, friends and fans.”
Such sad news to hear about Avicii passing. Too young and way too soon. My condolences go out to his family, friends and fans x
— DUA LIPA (@DUALIPA) April 20, 2018
Liam Payne said that he was “truly devastated for Avicii, very very sad news way too young… what a talent he was.”
Oh my god truly devastated for Avicii very very sad news way to young … what a talent he was. rest in peace x
— Liam (@LiamPayne) April 20, 2018
Fellow electronic musicians Zedd, 3LAU, Marshmello, Deadmau5 and Dillon Francis also sent their love on Twitter, with Deadmau5 confessing how “nobody can deny what he has accomplished and done for modern dance music”.
my sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to the friends, fans and families of @Avicii 🙁 Banter aside, nobody can deny what he has accomplished and done for modern dance music and im very proud of him.
— Goat lord (@deadmau5) April 20, 2018
Imagine Dragons also tweeted their thoughts for Avicii, with the band’s frontman Dan Reynolds tweeting that “the world was a happier and fuller place with his presence and art”.
devastated at the news of @Avicii passing. working with him was one of my favorite collaborative moments. far too young. the world was a happier and fuller place with his presence and art. sending all my love to his friends and family. Xxdr
— Imagine Dragons (@Imaginedragons) April 20, 2018
Rita Ora said, “I have no words. I remember how amazing it was to make ‘Lonely Together’ and it felt like just yesterday we were talking. Condolences to Avicii’s family, friends, and the fans who supported him. May he rest in peace. Gone too soon. I’m devastated. Heartbroken.”
I have no words. I remember how amazing it was to make Lonely Together and it felt like just yesterday we were talking. Condolences to Avicii’s family, friends, and the fans who supported him. May he rest in peace. Gone too soon. I’m devastated. Heartbroken.
— Rita Ora (@RitaOra) April 20, 2018
Electronic producer Diplo on Instagram called Avicii “the gold standard” in setting musical trends.
“I know you had your demons and maybe this wasn’t the right place for you sometimes, but we need to protect true artists like you at all costs because there are not enough left and we are losing too many,” he added.
Madonna took to her Instagram, posting a photograph with Avicii while standing behind his DJ booth at one of his shows. Her caption read: “So Sad……. So Tragic. Good Bye Dear Sweet Tim. Gone too Soon.”
So Sad……. So Tragic. Good Bye Dear Sweet Tim. 💙 Gone too Soon. pic.twitter.com/l7FDKCu6K4
— Madonna (@Madonna) April 20, 2018
Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip and his wife Sofia also expressed, “We had the honour to have known him and admired him both as an artist and the beautiful person that he was.”