Avicii died from an apparent suicide, implied by his family in a statement today.
The renowned DJ/producer passed away on April 20th in Oman at the age of 28. Autopsies revealed their was “no foul play” that contributed to his death.
His family has issued a statement regarding his passing which implies Avicii took his own life. In the statement, his family says he “could not go on any longer. He wanted to find peace.”
“We all reach a point in our lives and careers where we understand what matters the most to us,” he wrote on his website. “For me it’s creating music. That is what I live for, what I feel I was born to do. Last year I quit performing live, and many of you thought that was it. But the end of live never meant the end of Avicii or my music. Instead, I went back to the place where it all made sense — the studio.”
Avicii had an incredibly busy life has a traveling artist, which his family says he “was not made for.” The full statement from his family is below.
Statement From Avicii’s Family
Our beloved Tim was a seeker, a fragile artistic soul searching for answers to existential questions.
An over-achieving perfectionist who traveled and worked hard at a pace that led to extreme stress.
When he stopped touring, he wanted to find a balance in life to be happy and be able to do what he loved most – music.
He really struggled with thoughts about Meaning, Life, Happiness.
He could not go on any longer.
He wanted to find peace.
Tim was not made for the business machine he found himself in; he was a sensitive guy who loved his fans but shunned the spotlight.
Tim, you will forever be loved and sadly missed.
The person you were and your music will keep your memory alive.
