Yahoo News Avicii dead: Fellow musicians post tributes to the late DJ
Following the news that Swedish DJ Avicii has died at the age of 28, musicians have flooded social media with tributes to the late artist.
Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling, was found dead in Muscat, Oman on Friday.
Since the heartbreaking announcement, confirmed by Avicii’s publicist, the music community has expressed their sorrow and sympathies.
DJ Calvin Harris responded to the news with a tweet that read: “Devastating news about Avicii, a beautiful soul, passionate and extremely talented with so much more to do. My heart goes out to his family. God bless you Tim x.”
“Such sad news to hear about Avicii passing. Too young and way too soon. My condolences go out to his family, friends and fans x,” wrote Dua Lipa on Twitter.
Artist Liam Payne tweeted: “Oh my god truly devastated for Avicii very very sad news way too young… what a talent he was. Rest in peace x”
Fellow EDM artist Eric Prydz responded to the news with: “I have no words… RIP Tim.”
Devastating news about Avicii, a beautiful soul, passionate and extremely talented with so much more to do. My heart goes out to his family. God bless you Tim x
— Calvin Harris (@CalvinHarris) April 20, 2018
Such sad news to hear about Avicii passing. Too young and way too soon. My condolences go out to his family, friends and fans x
— DUA LIPA (@DUALIPA) April 20, 2018
Oh my god truly devastated for Avicii very very sad news way to young ... what a talent he was. rest in peace x
— Liam (@LiamPayne) April 20, 2018
Rest in peace, Avicii.
We lost a legend.— DJ SNAKE (@djsnake) April 20, 2018
. @Avicii was talented and kind, and I was genuinely excited to see what would come next from him. His future most certainly should have been written beyond age 28. I am
heartbroken.
Rest easy Tim.— Kaskade (@kaskade) April 20, 2018
At a loss for words...Rest easy brother 😪 @Avicii
— marshmello (@marshmellomusic) April 20, 2018
OH MY GOD 😭 wow... I’m speechless. May you Rest In Peace my dear Tim 💔 RT @TMZ: #BREAKING: Avicii Has Died at 28 #RIP https://t.co/dvE4cgk9BY
— Laidback Luke (@LaidbackLuke) April 20, 2018
I’m devastated. RIP @Avicii
— Audien (@Audien) April 20, 2018
No words can describe the sadness I’m feeling right now, hearing about Avicii passing away....💔
Thoughts go out to his family and friends...— Zedd (@Zedd) April 20, 2018
Rest easy Avicii, you inspired so many of us. Wish I could have said that to you in person x
— Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) April 20, 2018
taken too soon #rip Avicii pic.twitter.com/KPOZKQcnF7
— AKON (@Akon) April 20, 2018
I cannot express enough that @Avicii revolutionized dance music, and effortlessly. An unparalleled writer and one of my biggest inspirations will be remembered and missed for centuries to come. We love you Tim.
— ▽ (@3LAU) April 20, 2018
my sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to the friends, fans and families of @Avicii :( Banter aside, nobody can deny what he has accomplished and done for modern dance music and im very proud of him.
— Goat lord (@deadmau5) April 20, 2018
Horrible to hear about Avicii, only 28 years old... 😕
RIP 💜— Jack Maynard (@Jack_Maynard23) April 20, 2018
Wow, I would like to take a moment to pay tribute to the man who really opened my eyes as to what my productions could one day sound like. @Avicii was a genius and a music innovator, and I can not believe he is no longer with us. RIP to the very best.
— Charlie Puth (@charlieputh) April 20, 2018
Damn Dude RIP #Avicii 🙏
— DJ Pauly D (@DJPaulyD) April 20, 2018
So many of us wouldn't be where we are without @Avicii . Thank you for what you did in your time here. RIP
— louis (@LouisTheChild) April 20, 2018
devastated at the news of @Avicii passing. working with him was one of my favorite collaborative moments. far too young. the world was a happier and fuller place with his presence and art. sending all my love to his friends and family. Xxdr
— Imagine Dragons (@Imaginedragons) April 20, 2018
RIP @Avicii you will be insanely missed...my deepest condolences to his family.
— Dillon Francis (@DILLONFRANCIS) April 20, 2018
RIP Tim. You were a brilliant composer and a gentle spirit. Fond memories of creating music w @Avicii and @nilerodgers- https://t.co/AfCVbXlhQh
— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) April 20, 2018
Rest in peace @Avicii My heart goes out to your family at this difficult time. x
— Craig David (@CraigDavid) April 20, 2018
Cant believe we lost one of the greatest music influencers of our time. Way too young to leave. Thank you for everything @Avicii Rest In Peace
— Deorro (@Deorro) April 20, 2018
Avicii contributed incredible art to this world. devastated to hear about this. Rest In Peace. X
— Sabrina Carpenter (@SabrinaAnnLynn) April 20, 2018
Broken hearted. Such a huge musical inspiration to me and many others. will miss you so much. Rest In Peace Avicii pic.twitter.com/AdU5UzoY90
— Noah Cyrus (@noahcyrus) April 20, 2018
Can’t believe this, I’m gonna miss you so bad. From your first show where we played together, to all the amazing memories we shared. Thank you for changing the world with your amazing music and for being such an inspiration. I’m gonna miss you brother, until we meet again! ❤ pic.twitter.com/FjJyLA5Ohc
— Hardwell (@HARDWELL) April 20, 2018
Words can not describe how I feel right now..I am gonna miss you brother ❤️ pic.twitter.com/AjBgXi5gVR
— Tiësto (@tiesto) April 20, 2018
My brother I miss u pic.twitter.com/vLvswCG9iP
— Azukita Aoki (@steveaoki) April 20, 2018
Tim, I can’t believe what I just heard, you have gone way to early, there are no words to describe how I feel, I am thankful for all the great moments we got to spent together; and thankful for all the things I got to learn from you. The world will miss you.❤️ ~ R.I.P Avicii pic.twitter.com/HR3JvWGs9k
— Nicky Romero (@nickyromero) April 20, 2018
The “Le7els” creator was also mourned by other artists as news of his death continued to spread.
Check back for more updates as the music industry reacts to the news.
