Music world shocked by DJ Avicii's death

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Music world shocked by DJ Aviciis death

Oman - Avicii had spoken publicly in recent years about his health problems.

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Published: Sat 21 Apr 2018, 11:53 AM

Last updated: Mon 23 Apr 2018, 10:05 AM

The death of 28-year-old Avicii, one of the world's most successful DJs, on Friday (April 20) stunned his fans and the music world 
Here are some of the key reactions to the death of Avicii, a Swede whose real name is Tim Bergling and who was found dead in Oman. 
Top DJ Avicii dies in Oman at 28
"So sad. So Tragic. Good Bye Dear Sweet Tim. Gone too Soon." - Madonna, who hired Avicii as a producer on her last album, on Instagram 
"We had the honor to have known him and admired him both as an artist and the beautiful person that he was." - Sweden's Prince Carl Philip and his wife Sofia
"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." - Prominent electronic producer Diplo, on Instagram.
"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." - Leading DJ David Guetta, who collaborated with Avicii, on Twitter.


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