Avicii’s fans wish to ‘wake him up’ after his sudden death

Sudden death of Swedish DJ and producer Avicii on Friday has left millions of his fans around the world devastated. The reason for death, however, remains unclear.

The world’s most successful DJ, whose real name was Tim Bergling, was found dead in Muscat, capital city of Oman. The family has requested privacy in their difficult time. “The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time,” Variety quoted his publicist.

He was nominated twice for Grammy Awards for best dance recording. According to Billboard, Avicii’s most popular song ‘Wake Me up’ released in 2013 held the record for most weeks at number one with 26 weeks until last summer. He was ranked 10th on Forbe’s world’s highest paid DJs in 2012.

Although his fans from all over the world expressed their grieve on social media soon after the news broke out, many celebrities including Bollywood stars and world famous American singer Madonna were among the saddened.

A Sky Full of Stars. Now there’s an extra star Avicii. So sad ?🌟?

— Penny Harvey 🍓 (@goglandno1) April 21, 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

So Sad....... So Tragic. Good Bye Dear Sweet Tim. 💙 Gone too Soon. pic.twitter.com/l7FDKCu6K4

— Madonna (@Madonna) April 20, 2018

"One day you leave this world behind, so live a life you will remember."
Avicii 🙏🏽

— Mazen Awad (@1Maz1en) April 21, 2018