Avicii — PICS

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April 20, 2018 1:48PM EDT

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Avicii — Avicii was born Tim Bergling in Stockholm, Sweden on September 8, 1989) was a Swedish musician, DJ and producer. He was signed to his first record label in 2007, and by 2010, his songs started making it onto the charts in Sweden. Avicii’s first mainstream hit was “Levels,” released in 2011. The next year, he collaborated with David Guetta on the song “Sunshine,” which was nominated for a Best Dance Recording Grammy. His next mainstream hit, “Wake Me Up,” hit the charts in 2012 and reached No. 1 in the United States. He released his first full studio album, True, in 2013, and followed it up with his second, Stories, released in 2015. Once he became an international success, Avicii began touring all over the world, but announced his decision to stop performing in 2016, after suffering from various health issues. Avicii was hospitalized for a week and a half in 2012, and diagnosed with acute pancreatitis, which was due, in part, to excessive drinking. In 2014, he had his appendix and gall bladder removed. It was revealed on April 20, 2018, that Avicii had died at the age of 28.

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Avicii at the New Look Wireless Festival

Avicii at the New Look Wireless Festival — Avicii hits the stage at the New Look Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park, London, on July 4, 2015.

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Avicii at the at the New Look Wireless Festival

Avicii at the at the New Look Wireless Festival — Avicii hits the stage at the New Look Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park, London, on July 4, 2015.

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Avicii performs live

Avicii performs live — Avicii flashes an excited smile as he plays a live show.

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Avicii — Avicii hits the red carpet at a Mastercard event in a black cap, a bomber jacket, and a pair of wayfarer sungalsses.

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Avicii — Avicii accepts an award live onstage.

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Avicii portrait

Avicii portrait — Swedish DJ, remixer and record producer Avicii poses for a portrait, in New York ahead of a live show.

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Avicii Portrait

Avicii Portrait — Swedish DJ, remixer and record producer Avicii poses for a portrait in New York City.

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Avicii Performs Live

Avicii Performs Live — Avicii performs live at Park City Live held in Park City, Utah while donning a checkered shirt and a navy blue cap

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Avicii & Kathryn Burns

Avicii & Kathryn Burns — Avicii and Park City Live owner, Kathryn Burns are seen at Park City Live Day 3, in Park City, Utah.

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Avicii — Avicii flashes a wide smile as he signs autographs at Park City Live Day 3 in Park City, Utah.

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