Avicii, the EDM DJ, died at the age of 28, according to media reports on Friday.
The Swedish-born DJ, whose real name is Tim Bergling, died Friday, April 20, his publicist confirmed.
“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,” she continued.
“WE ALL REACH A POINT IN OUR LIVES AND CAREERS WHERE WE UNDERSTAND WHAT MATTERS THE MOST TO US,” he posted on his website last year. “For me it’s creating music. That is what I live for, what I feel I was born to do.”
“Last year I quit performing live, and many of you thought that was it. But the end of live never meant the end of Avicii or my music. Instead, I went back to the place where it all made sense–the studio,” he continued. “The next stage will be all about my love of making music to you guys. It is the beginning of something new.”
“Hope you´ll enjoy it as much as I done said.,”
Many other musicians and celebrities offered their condolences on social media.