RIP Avicii

[Isgrimnur]

BBC

Swedish DJ Avicii, who has collaborated with the likes of Madonna and Coldplay, has died in Oman at the age of 28.

Avicii's club anthems include Wake Me Up, Hey Brother, and recently, Lonely Together with Rita Ora.

His representative said in a statement: "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii.

"The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time."

No cause of death was announced, and Avicii's representative said no further statements would be issued.

Avicii had struggled with some health issues in the past, having his gall bladder and appendix removed in 2014.

He announced his retirement from touring in 2016, partly because of the health problems.
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He suffered from health problems including acute pancreatitis, in part due to excessive drinking

[tgb]

Now I know how you guys feel when I post an RIP for someone from the 60's (or 50's).

[Daehawk]

No idea who this is but 28 is way too young.

EDIT: Wait I know Hey Brother. Did he sing that or just make videos for others?

[Isgrimnur]

Avicii was a DJ, so he's responsible for the music itself with the guest vocalists.

Hey, Brother is sung by Dan Tyminski of Alison Krauss and Union Station and "Man Of Constant Sorrow" from O Brother, Where Art Thou? fame.

[Jeff V]

I have no idea who she is but seems pretty in those pictures.

[Blackhawk]

I have no idea who she is but seems pretty in those pictures.

He. And those aren't him. He's the composer/performer, not the singer.

[Lassr]

Loved his music and was sad to hear this. Hey Brother is one of my favorite songs.

[ImLawBoy]

I have no idea who she is but seems pretty in those pictures.

He. And those aren't him. He's the composer/performer, not the singer.

I'm sure Jeff knows that. He's trying to be clever.

[TheMix]

Loved his music and was sad to hear this. Hey Brother is one of my favorite songs.

Me too. I had no idea he was so young.