28 YO Avicii Found Dead In Muscat, Celebrities From Music Industry Share Their Shock And Grief

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It seems like 2018 is not getting any better when it comes to our favourite celebrities. Late last night, the unexpected and sad news of the demise of DJ Avicii, born Tim Bergling, gravely shook the music world.

As reported by Billboard, 28-year-old Avicii was found dead in Muscat, Oman on Friday afternoon. Cause of death still remains a mystery as no further details have been shared.

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His publicist, 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.”

 

It was known that he was suffering from acute pancreatitis, partly due to his drinking problem. He barely escaped the 27 Club and that is what really creeps me out. Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, Jim Morrison and so many more musicians died at 27. Avicii was 28, but I can’t help but wonder what it all means.

His peers from the music industry as well as other celebrities took to Twitter to share their shock, surprise and grief.

1. Calvin Harris shared his love and grief in simplest of words.

2. Too young, too soon…

3. He was an inspiration to Charlie Puth also.

https://twitter.com/charlieputh/status/987387678353010689

4. No words would do justice right now.

5. It’s heartbreaking, to say the least.

6. Co-founder of Linkin Park, Mike Shinoda conveyed his condolences to friends and family.

7. It will, without a doubt.

8. Life is indeed unfair.

9. His music has changed lives, truly.

10. How I wish it wasn’t.

11. The world will miss you and the light you brought us.

12. Words won’t be enough anyway.

13. Avicii will play all night everywhere tonight.

I expected Saturday morning to be a lot of things, but definitely not this. 28 is really too young for anyone to die and Avicii was one of the most original and appreciated EDM artist. And the cause of his death remains a mystery to all of us right now, so maybe I’m still hoping this is all a hoax. If that’s the case,

Wake me up when it’s all over.

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