Avicii: Swedish DJ and Producer Dies at 28
April 20, 2018
Avicii was a Swedish DJ and producer. Born Tim Bergling on September 8, 1989, in Stockholm, he began making music as a teenager.
He had hits with "Levels," "Wake Me Up" and "Hey Brother," which helped bring electronic dance music into the pop mainstream. He retired from touring in 2016 because of health problems.
He died in Muscat, Oman, on April 20, 2018, at age 28, of suicide.
Achievements: Two Grammy nominations, hits "Levels" and "Wake Me Up."
Birth: September 8, 1989 - Stockholm, Sweden.
Profession: DJ and producer.
Interesting Facts: He retired from touring at age 26.