Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling, was one of the biggest stars of electronic dance music (EDM). He was found dead in Muscat, Oman, last Friday but no cause of death was released.
Avicii, known for international hits such as “Wake Me Up” and “Hey Brother”, announced in 2016 that he was retiring from touring, citing the demands of the lifestyle.
“Our beloved Tim was a seeker, a fragile artistic soul searching for answers to existential questions. An over-achieving perfectionist who traveled and worked hard at a pace that led to extreme stress,” the family’s statement said on Thursday.
“When he stopped touring, he wanted to find a balance in life to be happy and be able to do what he loved most – music,” it added.
Avicii’s death shocked the music world, particularly in Europe. Church bells played one of Avicii’s biggest hits in the Swedish capital Stockholm on Tuesday.
- Reuters