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smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts) Fri Apr 20, 2018, 06:25 PM Apr 2018

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Producer and DJ known as Avicii dies at 28

Source: LA Times

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-dj-avicii-20180420-story.html

Tim Bergling, the Swedish DJ and producer who, performing as Avicii, helped kick start the electronic dance music explosion of the 2010s, died Friday in Muscat, Oman. He was 28.

"It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii," a representatives said in statement to the Associated Press. "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."

No cause of death was immediately provided.

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In 2012, Bergling was hospitalized with acute pancreatitis exacerbated by heavy drinking, and after gallbladder and appendix surgeries, he canceled a run of tour dates. [more...]

Read more: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-dj-avicii-20180420-story.html

Very sad. He was so young and talented.

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Producer and DJ known as Avicii dies at 28 (Original Post) smirkymonkey Apr 2018 OP

Sounds like alcohol issue honest.abe Apr 2018 #1

Appears his lifestyle may have contributed to his demise. democratisphere Apr 2018 #2

I know, even for a heavy drinker that is young. smirkymonkey Apr 2018 #3

Sorry to read about this. mia Apr 2018 #4

I am stunned. He is a legend. Dave Starsky Apr 2018 #5

I am surprised that more people don't seem to be familiar with him. smirkymonkey Apr 2018 #6

Levels is one of the very best songs of this decade. He will be missed. May he rest in peace. LonePirate Apr 2018 #8

He burned so bright for the world. His music is among my favorites. ancianita Apr 2018 #7

Wake me up (when it's all over and I'm wiser and I'm older) Solly Mack Apr 2018 #9

honest.abe

(8,678 posts)

1. Sounds like alcohol issue

Reply to smirkymonkey (Original post)

Fri Apr 20, 2018, 06:32 PM

Apr 2018

RIP

democratisphere

(17,235 posts)

2. Appears his lifestyle may have contributed to his demise.

Reply to smirkymonkey (Original post)

Fri Apr 20, 2018, 06:32 PM

Apr 2018

Life is already too short, but 28?

RIP.

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)

3. I know, even for a heavy drinker that is young.

Reply to democratisphere (Reply #2)

Fri Apr 20, 2018, 06:36 PM

Apr 2018

I was familiar with his music but not so much with his lifestyle, but he just didn't strike me as a wild partier.

mia

(8,361 posts)

4. Sorry to read about this.

Reply to smirkymonkey (Original post)

Fri Apr 20, 2018, 06:46 PM

Apr 2018

I loved his music. Such talent! Listening to "25 hits" now.

Dave Starsky

(5,914 posts)

5. I am stunned. He is a legend.

Reply to smirkymonkey (Original post)

Fri Apr 20, 2018, 08:31 PM

Apr 2018

I didn't know that he was an addict in this world. I hope he finds peace in the next one. He surely deserves it.

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)

6. I am surprised that more people don't seem to be familiar with him.

Reply to Dave Starsky (Reply #5)

Fri Apr 20, 2018, 10:03 PM

Apr 2018

I wish him peace as well.

LonePirate

(13,424 posts)

8. Levels is one of the very best songs of this decade. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.

Reply to Dave Starsky (Reply #5)

Fri Apr 20, 2018, 11:39 PM

Apr 2018

ancianita

(36,072 posts)

7. He burned so bright for the world. His music is among my favorites.

Reply to smirkymonkey (Original post)

Fri Apr 20, 2018, 11:39 PM

Apr 2018

Solly Mack

(90,771 posts)

9. Wake me up (when it's all over and I'm wiser and I'm older)

Reply to smirkymonkey (Original post)

Sat Apr 21, 2018, 02:16 AM

Apr 2018

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