UPDATE:Three days after his death, the family of Swedish DJ Tim Bergling, a.k.a.
We would like to thank you for the support and the loving wordsaboutour son and brother.
We are so gratefulforeveryone who loved Tims music andhaveprecious memories of his songs.
We are grateful for the privacy during this difficult time.
Our wish is that it continues that way.
With love,
The Tim Bergling Family
EARLIER:Avicii, the Swedish DJ behind hits includingWake Me Up!
Levels, and You Make Me,died at age 28 on Friday.
His publicist confirmed the news in a statement toBillboard.
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 kindly respect their need for privacy in this difficult time.
No further statements will be given.
My choices and career have never been driven by material things, hewrote at the time.
Although Im grateful for all the opportunities and comforts my success has availed me.
Avicii had suffered from health problems in the past.
In January 2012, he was hospitalized for 11 days with acute pancreatitis, reportedly due to heavy drinking.
In 2014, he had his gallbladder and appendix removed, forcing him to cancel tour dates.
The after-effects could be seen in a documentary,Avicii:True Stories.
I looked at myself like, Fk, you shouldve really stood up for yourself more there.
Come on, Tim!
Why didnt I stop the ship earlier?
