Avicii,
whose real name is Tim Bergling, died on Friday April 20, 2018 in Muscat, Oman.
Tim was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on September 8, 1989, to Klas Bergling and
Anki Liden. Tim chose the moniker Avicii - which means "the lowest level
of Buddhist hell" because his real name was already being used upon
creating his Myspace page. In Buddhism, Avici is a hell where the dead who have
sinned will be reborn after enduring punishment. Avici can be equated to purgatory in Catholicism. Tim added the extra
"i" to Avici to distinguish himself from a different Avici on
MySpace.
There
are still many unanswered questions about the Electronic Dance Music legend's
death but the two autopsies carried out by Oman police reveal no foul play or
criminal intent. His death sent shock waves throughout the entire music
industry with tributes pouring in from all corners of the world. Many are left
wondering how he could die so young with so much potential and aspirations.
Swedish mourners in Stockholm paid tribute to the late DJ with a minute of
silence on Saturday, April 21.
Avicii is pictured above with fans in Muscat. Avicii's
death was confirmed last Friday with the release of a statement from his
representative. It read, "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 20. 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."
Tim's
brother, David Bergling, a hotelier in Sweden, traveled to Oman a few hours
after learning of his brother's passing to "search for answers".
David checked into a hotel in the Omani capital, reportedly about 15 minutes
away from Muscat Hills - the resort where Avicii was lodged during his
vacation.
Avicii's
heartbroken family broke their silence today (three days after his death)
thanking all those who honored the Swedish EDM (Electronic Dance Music) legend.
The family's
statement read, "We would like to
thank you for the support and the loving words about our son and brother. We
are so grateful for everyone who loved Tim's music and have precious memories
of his songs. Thank you all for the initiatives taken to honour Tim, with
public gatherings, church bells ringing out his music, tributes at Coachella
and moments of silence around the world. We are grateful for the privacy during
this difficult time. Our wish is that it continues that way."
Avicii's
most popular hits are Wake Me Up, Hey Brother and Levels. He retired from
touring in 2016 for health reasons. He suffered from acute pancreatitis which
led to the removal of his gall bladder and appendix in 2014. He wrote an open
letter to his fans in 2016 addressing his retirement from touring. The
following are excerpts from his letter. "I know I am blessed to be able to travel all around the world and
perform, but I have too little left for the life of a real person behind the
artist." "I will however
never let go of music - I will continue to speak to my fans through it, but
I've decided this 2016 run will be my last tour and last shows."
Tim
is survived by his parents, his sister, Linda Sterner, and his brothers, Anton
Korberg and David Bergling. May your soul rest in peace, Avicii.
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