The DJ Avicii has died at the age of 28.
The body of the Swedish-born artist, born Tim Bergling, was found in Oman on Friday, a publicist confirmed.
‘It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii,’ the DJ’s publicist said in a statement.
‘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.’
Avicii dead at 28: Swedish DJ Tim Bergling’s body found in Oman leaving family ‘devastated’; he is seen in Los Angeles late last year
Avicii was a pioneer of the contemporary Electronic Dance Movement and a rare DJ capable of worldwide arena tour.
He won two MTV Music Awards, one Billboard Music Award and earned two Grammy nominations. His biggest hit was Le7els.
Avicii’s death comes just days after he was nominated for a Billboard Music Award for top dance/electronic album for his EP Avicii (01).His hits include Wake Me Up! The Days and You Make Me.
Last post: Avicii shared this picture of himself posing in the rain on April 4, writing ‘It’s always sunny in California’
Avicii battled with acute pancreatitis – which is a potentially life-threatening inflammation of the pancreas – due in part to excessive drinking, and had his gallbladder and appendix removed in 2014.
Last year, the musician posted a statement on his website in which he said creating music is what he ‘lives’ for.
He wrote: ‘WE ALL REACH A POINT IN OUR LIVES AND CAREERS WHERE WE UNDERSTAND WHAT MATTERS THE MOST TO US.
‘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.
‘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 do.’
Star: The Swedish-born star DJ won two MTV Music Awards, one Billboard Music Award and earned two Grammy nominations; here he accepts the award for favorite artist – electronic dance music at the American Music Awards in 2013