"He Was So Kind, Humble, Talented & Inspiring": The EDM Community Reacts to Avicii's Death

“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii,” the statement from his representative reads. “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 had publicly suffered from several health problems for years, including acute pancreatitis. While no further details about his death are known at this time, there has been a huge outpouring of support and sweet messages for the late DJ.

Zedd

Can’t find the right words to express how sad I am to find out Avicii passed away. He was so kind, humble, talented and inspiring. Gone far too soon. RIP Tim.

A post shared by Zedd (@zedd) on Apr 20, 2018 at 11:29am PDT

Kygo

Can’t believe this is true..my biggest inspiration and the reason why I started making electronic music. Thank you for all the joy you brought to the world with your music. RIP @avicii

A post shared by Kygo (@kygomusic) on Apr 20, 2018 at 11:36am PDT

Oliver Heldens

I’m speechless Rest In Peace Tim, you’ll never be forgotten

A post shared by Oliver Heldens (@oliverheldens) on Apr 20, 2018 at 11:30am PDT

NERVO

Don't know what to say. It is a sad sad day!! Is it even appropriate to post about it – not sure if it is or isn't… We havent hung out for a while – too long, but the moments we had will forever be with us. Your talent was above the rest. So young and so brilliant. We feel incredibly privileged to have worked with you, raved with you. Its heartbreaking. At the very least your light shines on with all the incredible music you made and the people you touched along the way. Today the world lost one of the greatest! Rest in peace babe @avicii

A post shared by NERVO (@nervomusic) on Apr 20, 2018 at 11:28am PDT

Martin Garrix

can't really describe in words how sad I feel right now.. thank you for inspiring me and millions others. RIP @avicii ??

A post shared by Martin Garrix (@martingarrix) on Apr 20, 2018 at 11:01am PDT

Hardwell

Just 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. Thank you for being such an inspiration. I hope you’re in a better place right now. I’m gonna miss you brother, until we meet again!

A post shared by Hardwell (@hardwell) on Apr 20, 2018 at 11:23am PDT

Steve Aoki

I can’t believe the news. So hard to write this out. Such a heavy loss heavy heavy loss. I miss u dear friend. Fuck fuck

A post shared by Steve Aoki (@steveaoki) on Apr 20, 2018 at 11:02am PDT

Laidback Luke

I was saving this for a rainy day, as a celebration, but the day has come and we mourn him. History, I was part of the history he made. The young and eager, musically gifted, shy, teenager that I got to know, and train in music. And today marks a dark day in the history of dance music. Something I saw and called a few years ago: He’d be the first to die a rockstar death in dance music. To be a young artist, sky rocketing to his heights, schedules and stress he did, is no joke. There’s many out there that struggle from stress and pressure. And stress is a killer. What we should learn is to signal it and to talk about it. And enjoy life, while we can. It’s so precious! Every single second you’re here is a blessing, because, before you know it, it’s gone. Thank you Avicii, Tim, for the music and incredible melodies. Songs that will touch our hearts and will unite us forever. May you get the calm you deserve. We’ll miss you ?? PS. Shout out to @mightyfools who are throwing in the towel today. They’ve been super open about it on their FB. This is what we need to be aware! And then possibly fix schedules, pressure, physical health and mental health! #RIPAvicii

A post shared by Laidback Luke (@laidbackluke) on Apr 20, 2018 at 11:31am PDT