Avicii’s Death Mourned by Calvin Harris, Marshmello, deadmau5 & More

The Swedish DJ was 28.

Swedish DJAvicii died Friday (April 20) at the age of 28, his publicist has confirmed toBillboard.

“He was found dead in Muscat, Oman this Friday afternoon local time, April 20th,” his publicist Diana Baron said in a statement. “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.”

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Avicii’sdance music peers, and admirers, immediately took to Twitter to express their grief.

Rest in peace@Avicii —-pic.twitter.com/1xJluErl4p

— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas)April 21, 2018

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So Sad……. So Tragic. Good Bye Dear Sweet Tim. — Gone too Soon.

A post shared by Madonna (@madonna) onApr 20, 2018 at 12:11pm PDT

 

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) onApr 20, 2018 at 11:01am PDT

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

 

The remix I did of Levels hasn’t left my set since I mad it back in 2011. All though we weren’t “close friends” I feel this deep sadness through the connection we had through this song. Tim was a truly a genius and an innovator, yet sensitive and humble. This industry can be rough and from a far I saw it take a tole on him. I just wish I could have hugged him more and told him it would be okay .You’re music will forever be apart of mine and so many other lives. Maybe that’s the closest thing we have to immortality. I really hope you’re essence , wherever it may be in the universe is now at piece. And if in some miracle you can see this , I hope you know that as long as human beings are alive on this planet , you will forever remain an inspiration. Thank you Tim. RIP

A post shared by SKRILLEX (@skrillex) onApr 20, 2018 at 12:34pm PDT

RIP@Avicii you will be insanely missed…my deepest condolences to his family.

— Dillon Francis (@DILLONFRANCIS)April 20, 2018

I was lucky enough to see Avicii’s last show in Ibiza and what a fucking show it was! Such a talent. Devastating news, my thoughts are with everyone close to him.

— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson)April 21, 2018

Something really horrible happened. We lost a friend with such a beautiful heart and the world lost an incredibly talented musician. Thank you for your beautiful melodies, the time we shared in the studio, playing together as djs or just enjoying life as friends.
RIP@Aviciipic.twitter.com/IGiTYetJcq

— David Guetta (@davidguetta)April 20, 2018

I can’t find words but what I can say is that we all where couple of young kids from Sweden with dreams and Tim inspired us all and millions more. RIP my brother your music will live forever ??@Aviciipic.twitter.com/riC69lay3p

— INGROSSO (@Ingrosso)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

 

You set the precedent for the rest of us producers/ opened doors and set the trends . A real groundbreaker and influencer to all your peers . You should have lived to be 150.. but your music is gonna live forever . I’m not just saying that.. but you are the only one to always make timeless songs. You were the gold standard . You made me want try and make dance music when i first heard “seek bromance” . And then u kept making feel like shit cause you kept gettin better and i couldn’t even mix a snare right .. you were the best of this generation . A real superstar — I know you had your demons and maybe this wasn’t the right place for you sometimes , but we need to protect true artists like you at all costs because there are not enough left and we are losing too many .. be good Tim

A post shared by diplo (@diplo) onApr 20, 2018 at 11:57am PDT

 

I spent a day in the studio and he took a song that nobody else understood and brought it to life. He was very sick, came straight from the hospital, sweating with discomfort but didn’t complain. It was a great experience and I’ll always be grateful to share that level of creativity and passion with someone who had such an understanding of what made people happy-he really cares about the lyrics but then knew how to make people come together and let go. RIP @avicii we will all miss you ??

A post shared by AlunaGeorge (@alunageorge) onApr 20, 2018 at 12:24pm PDT

My heartfelt condolences to Tim’s family and close friends. I can’t express how deeply sad I am. Meeting him changed my life. He was an amazingly talented person and it hurts so bad that he’s gone.

— Aloe Blacc (@aloeblacc)April 20, 2018

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

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

At a loss for words…Rest easy brother —@Avicii

— marshmello (@marshmellomusic)April 20, 2018

I have no words. I remember how amazing it was to make Lonely Together and it felt like just yesterday we were talking. Condolences to Avicii’s family, friends, and the fans who supported him. May he rest in peace. Gone too soon. I’m devastated. Heartbroken.

— Rita Ora (@RitaOra)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

Oh shit

— T’Questlove (@questlove)April 20, 2018

Just hearrbthe craziest shit about avicii….

— T’Questlove (@questlove)April 20, 2018

#RIPAVICII Dear Tim your family have my most heartfelt condolences. You were my little bro. Love always.

— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers)April 20, 2018

RIP@Avicii so so so so talented!!! so sad.#seekbromance

— Dave Audé (@daveaude)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

Avicii contributed incredible art to this world. devastated to hear about this. Rest In Peace. X

— Sabrina Carpenter (@SabrinaAnnLynn)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 — wow… I’m speechless. May you Rest In Peace my dear Tim — RT@TMZ:#BREAKING: Avicii Has Died at 28#RIPhttps://t.co/dvE4cgk9BY

— Laidback Luke (@LaidbackLuke)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

I have no words.. RIP Tim —

— Eric Prydz (@ericprydz)April 20, 2018

Rest In Peace Avicii —

— ALISON WONDERLAND (@awonderland)April 20, 2018

FUCK MAN… RIP AVICII. A LEGEND AND THE REASON A LOT OF WHAT WE ALL DO IS POSSIBLE.

— BREATHE CAROLINA (@BreatheCarolina)April 20, 2018

RIP Avicii. I have so many great memories to his music.

— Caspar Lee (@Caspar_Lee)April 20, 2018

Avicii was one of the first artists to get me into EDM music, so sad man, RIP

— Luna (@Lunaa)April 20, 2018

I’m devastated. RIP@Avicii

— Audien (@Audien)April 20, 2018

Ugh devastating news about Avicii, hard to even believe.. — sending all my love to his family, friends and community of fans.. electronic music is a community. We lost one of it’s brightest stars. He made music that was universally loved. Always seemed so kind. Gone way too soon

— Ayahuasca Flocka Flame (@atrak)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

Way too early. So much amazing music the world never will hear. Devastated right now. RIP Tim

— Dada Life (@dadalife)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

I’m shook. Avicii. RIP.
Sometimes I think only death immortalizes art.

— ZHU (@ZHUmusic)April 20, 2018

I‘m at a loss for words. I wouldn’t be where I am if it wasn’t for@Avicii ‘Levels’ made me want to create my own music. Rest in peace. You will always be remembered. ??pic.twitter.com/5kNoqdXa6L

— Felix Jaehn (@FelixJaehn)April 20, 2018

RIP Avicii.

— Duke Dumont (@DukeDumont)April 20, 2018

Broken hearted. Such a huge musical inspiration to me and many others. will miss you so much. Rest In Peace Aviciipic.twitter.com/AdU5UzoY90

— Noah Cyrus (@noahcyrus)April 20, 2018

At a loss for words today… one of the main reasons we got into dance music was because of you, your music was a gift to the world@Avicii thank you ?? I’ll always remember this night 7 or 8 years ago when I first met you?? Rest Easy Brother —pic.twitter.com/hzAgBLlqvg

— Cheat Codes (@CheatCodesMusic)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

Hey Tim, I never got to meet you, but I wanted you to know that almost 11 years ago the first remix I ever did was of Seek Bromance. I remember watching all your music videos, interviews, etc. completely fascinated by the phenomena that was avicii. Thanks for inspiring us all.

— GASSED UP SHARK —- (@Jauzofficial)April 20, 2018

Rest In Peace@Avicii – u inspired some of my writing and I’m sure thousands of others, u will be missed

— Ryan Tedder (@RyanTedder)April 20, 2018

Wow…beyond sad to hear about Avicii today. He was one of the biggest reasons I got into dance music. Rest In Peace, your music will forever live on and continue to inspire artists around the world.

— GRYFFIN (@gryffinofficial)April 20, 2018

I think this image just speaks for itself today.#Aviciipic.twitter.com/k8YLSwI8oa

— Rukes (@rukes)April 20, 2018

 

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) onApr 20, 2018 at 11:36am PDT

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 Aviciipic.twitter.com/HR3JvWGs9k

— Nicky Romero (@nickyromero)April 20, 2018

avicii 🙁 influenced so many lives at such a young age. rest in peace forever

— daya (@Daya)April 20, 2018

RIP Avicii. Remember to tell the people you love how you feel everyday

— ODESZA (@odesza)April 20, 2018

RIP AVICII —- May your legacy continue to live on through your music. Thank you for the impact that you have on many. Prayers going out to your family, friends and fans all across the world. We will miss you.

— Normani (@NormaniKordei)April 20, 2018

It was an honor to be able to work with an artist like@Avicii. A talent like his will truly be missed.pic.twitter.com/yJRdenLWdP

— Zac Brown Band (@zacbrownband)April 20, 2018

Wishing Avicii a safe journey home…grew up listening to his music and was so incredibly inspired by him and his influence on Electronic Music. Rest In Peace and love?–

— Lauren Jauregui (@LaurenJauregui)April 20, 2018

Deeply shocked and can’t believe that dance music has lost one of its icons today. Avicii’s music changed the lives of so many people. He will be missed dearly. My sincere condolences to his family, friends & loved ones. May you find the strength you need in these difficult timespic.twitter.com/PLqYaiaLMd

— Armin van Buuren (@arminvanbuuren)April 20, 2018

#RIPAVICII@Aviciipic.twitter.com/LgT5zZRklY

— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert)April 20, 2018

 

I am deeply saddened to hear the news of ?Avicii?’s passing. Tim was such a humble, kind and beautiful soul. As a dance music icon, he touched the lives of millions around the world, and broke down barriers between genres like dance music and country. He helped our culture make an impact on the mainstream that will never be forgotten. I send my sincere condolences to his family, friends, fans and loved ones, and we will forever keep his memory and his music alive and in our hearts. Tim, have an amazing journey. We’ll see you on the other side. We love you. –??–

A post shared by Pasquale Rotella (@pasqualerotella) onApr 20, 2018 at 3:21pm PDT

Just landed on the West Coast and received this very sad news. Tim was like a little brother to me. In my darkest hour, I went to Sweden and he was there for me and we found light in great conversation and in music. He will be forever be missed. This pain I can not describe–pic.twitter.com/YO6HTFyHhQ

— Wyclef Jean (@wyclef)April 20, 2018

 

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A post shared by Ty Dolla $ign (@tydollasign) onApr 20, 2018 at 2:46pm PDT

rip avicii. 28 is far too young.pic.twitter.com/fS52MrCmiz

— Madilyn Bailey (@MadilynBailey)April 21, 2018

 

HONESTLY cried my eyes out playing these songs tonight. MOMENTS like these make us all realize the TRUE value of LIFE. ONE day you will leave this world behind…so live a life you will REMEMBER — #RIP #Avicii

A post shared by Don Diablo (@dondiablo) onApr 21, 2018 at 4:07am PDT

 

Yesterday was an emotional day. Felt so honored to play Mainstage Coachella, but at the same time so sad to hear the news about Avicii.. Probably wouldn’t have been on that stage if it wasn’t for him and his music. The world lost a musical genius. Thanks to everyone who showed up??

A post shared by Kygo (@kygomusic) onApr 21, 2018 at 4:35pm PDT