Avicii dead: Ex-girlfriend posts moving tribute to 'closest confidante' after DJ's death at 28

Robin de Peyer22 April 2018
The Weekender

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Avicci's ex-girlfriend has paid tribute to him as "my closest confidante, and my best friend" after his death at 28.

The Swedish DJ, real name Tim Bergling, was found dead in Muscat, Oman, on Friday afternoon.

He was twice nominated for a Grammy Award and was responsible for hits including Wake Me Up and Levels.

However in recent years he battled health problems, which forced him to retire from touring in 2016.

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He suffered from acute pancreatitis and had his gallbladder and appendix removed in 2014.

His former girlfriend, Emily Goldberg, who is thought to have dated the star between 2011 and 2013, posted tributes to him online.

She also shared a screengrab of a conversation on messaging service WhatsApp.

Goldberg wrote: "For the two years we were together, he was my closest confidante, and my best friend.

"Now I can’t look at Bear without knowing I’ll never see his face again. I’m still collecting my thoughts and thank you for all your kind words and texts."

She added: "Wake me up when it’s all over, because I don’t want it to be real."

Fellow electronic music star Skrillex, real name Sonny John Moore, also paid tribute to Avicii.

In a message on Instagram, Skrillex said: "The remix I did of Levels hasn't left my set since I made it back in 2011.

"All though we weren't 'close friends' I feel this deep sadness through the connection we had through this song. Tim was a truly a genius and an innovator, yet sensitive and humble.

"This industry can be rough and from a far I saw it take a tole on him. I just wish I could have hugged him more and told him it would be okay.

"You're music will forever be apart of mine and so many other lives. Maybe that's the closest thing we have to immortality.

"I really hope you're essence, wherever it may be in the universe is now at peace.

"And if in some miracle you can see this, I hope you know that as long as human beings are alive on this planet, you will forever remain an inspiration. Thank you Tim. RIP".

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