Avicii, whose real name is Tim Bergling, passed away at age 28 on Friday, April 20. Known for a slew of hits, including “Wake Me Up,” “Levels,” “You Make Me,” and “Hey Brother,” he was loved by fans and fellow celebrities alike.
Numerous stars mourned the Swedish DJ after the news broke.
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
? @Avicii is in our hearts forever! pic.twitter.com/eyJGYWJvze
— David Guetta (@davidguetta) April 22, 2018
Today, I feel especially fortunate to be a creative. Tim, you are sorely missed. Thank you for everything you did for us. There are no right words. @Avicii
— h (@halsey) April 21, 2018
Broken hearted. Such a huge musical inspiration to me and many others. will miss you so much. Rest In Peace Avicii pic.twitter.com/AdU5UzoY90
— Noah Cyrus (@noahcyrus) April 20, 2018
Wow, I would like to take a moment to pay tribute to the man who really opened my eyes as to what my productions could one day sound like. @Avicii was a genius and a music innovator, and I can not believe he is no longer with us. RIP to the very best.
— Charlie Puth (@charlieputh) April 20, 2018
At a loss for words…Rest easy brother ? @Avicii
— marshmello (@marshmellomusic) 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
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
Broken hearted. Such a huge musical inspiration to me and many others. will miss you so much. Rest In Peace Avicii pic.twitter.com/AdU5UzoY90
— Noah Cyrus (@noahcyrus) April 20, 2018
RIP Tim. You were a brilliant composer and a gentle spirit. Fond memories of creating music w @Avicii and @nilerodgers– https://t.co/AfCVbXlhQh
— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) April 20, 2018
Damn Dude RIP #Avicii ??
— DJ Pauly D (@DJPaulyD) 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
taken too soon #rip Avicii pic.twitter.com/KPOZKQcnF7
— AKON (@Akon) 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
Rest in peace, Avicii.
We lost a legend.— DJ SNAKE (@djsnake) 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
No @Avicii … I can’t even begin to comprehend this. I adore you and I loved traveling and touring Europe with you. You were my friend and a beautiful person. Vegas and Ibiza memories will always be so special to me. RIP you were magic.
— Ruby Rose (@RubyRose) 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
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
In addition to tweeting about Avicii, Zedd also paid tribute to the DJ at a Las Vegas performance.
Kygo did the same at Coachella.