Grammy-nominated Swedish DJ, Avicii, has died in Muscat, Oman, at the age of 28.
His representative confirmed the death in a statement on Friday.
“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, 20 April.
“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,” the statement reads.
Avicii was one of the most successful touring DJs in the industry, working with artistes including Madonna.
He had a crossover pop hit in 2013 with ‘Wake Me Up’.
In 2016, Avicii retired from live performing due to health reasons, having suffered from acute pancreatitis owing, in part, to excessive drinking.
In 2014, Avicii had his gallbladder and appendix removed.
“Yeah I was drinking way too much, partying in general way too much,” he said. “Then I got a pancreatitis attack [at 21], which is very rare. So that forced me to do a 180 and stop drinking,” Avicii told Time in 2013.
“It’s very easy to become too attached to partying,” he told Rolling Stone last year. “You become lonely and get anxieties. It becomes toxic.”
Avicii was nominated for two Grammys for Best Dance Recording in 2011 and 2012 for ‘Levels; and ‘Sunshine’.
He was just nominated for a Billboard Music Award for Top Dance/Electronic Album.
In his most recent tweet, sent out on the 17 April, Avicii thanked Billboard for the nomination.
