This Sad But Beautiful Tribute To Avicii From His Ex Will Resonate With Anyone
The music industry and fans were truly saddened to learn that Swedish DJ and producer Avicii had recently been found dead at just 28 years old. Tributes soon poured in from all over the world in his memory. However, there was one special post for Avicii that might just make you shed some tears…
Talent Out Of This World
Avicii, born Tim Bergling, started his career in music at just 16 years old. He began creating music and remixes to popular electronic songs, and posted the finished products online. That led to signing his
first record deal posting his remixes in online forums of electronic music, which led him to sign his first record label deal with EMI Music Publishing. But this talented artist was just getting started!
International Superstar
Avicii’s progressive house track, “Levels,” skyrocketed his career into another dimension. The song did major numbers on the music charts across the world, and opened the door for new
opportunities for global performances and collaborations with other artists and DJs. This newfound fame and money surely seemed great on the outside, but, on the inside, Avicii wasn’t okay…
Early Retirement From The Road
Avicii soon found that he was losing pieces of who he really was behind the fame. He began drinking and partying too hard, which led to serious health problems. In 2016, the artist announced he would be retiring from touring. “I have too little left for the
life of a real person behind the artist,” Avicii wrote in a heartfelt letter to the public. However he also made a promise: “I will however never let go of music — I will continue to speak to my fans through it.” And he did just that!
Working Behind The Scenes
Though Avicii wasn’t performing anymore, that doesn’t mean he wasn’t putting in work behind the scenes! The producer continued to remix and produce new tracks for listeners, and
even released his own documentary, Avicii: True Stories, in 2017. He was seemingly doing so well. So when this heartbreaking news about him dropped, no one could believe it…
A Bright Star Burnt Out
After a short but impactful career and life, Avicii was found dead on April 20, 2018 in Muscat, Oman. No cause of death was immediately reported, but police did rule
out any foul play. The news was unbelievable and devastating to so many who had listened to his work or collaborated with him. Condolences soon came flooding in from all over…
Tributes Across The Globe
Fans gathered literally all over the world to pay honor to the fallen star. Producers and artists like Calvin Harris, Rita Ora, and Charlie Puth, also paid tributes to Avicii online. In Stockholm, Sweden (Avicii’s
hometown), church bells even played one of the artist’s biggest hits, “Wake Me Up,” as fans mourned on the streets. But one special tribute from a personal friend of Avicii’s will truly touch your heart…
A Beautiful Goodbye
Emily Goldberg, Avicii’s ex-girlfriend of two years, spoke out about the terrible loss on Instagram. Sharing several old photos of their good moments together, Emily grieved losing the one who was once her closest confidante. “Now, I can’t look at Bear
without knowing I’ll never see his face again,” she said. “Wake me up when it’s all over, because I don’t want it to be real.” Sadly, the news was very real, and more details would soon be revealed about Avicii’s inner demons…
Personal Struggles
After releasing a short statement about Avicii’s untimely passing, his family strictly asked for privacy. However, they released a more personal statement admitting that the artist struggled with his mental health. “He could not go on
any longer. He wanted to find peace,” part of the statement read. “Tim was not made for the business machine he found himself in.” Those words led people to believe that Avicii’s death might have been intentional…
The Tragic Implication
The candid but still indirect statement from Avicii’s family implied that he had taken his own life. Though nothing has been confirmed, Avicii also reportedly struggled with anxiety and depression which may have led to a tragic act on his part. Though the young creator
is gone far too soon, he has still managed to impact millions through his life and work, and that will live on forever. The news about Avicii’s mental state and possible suicide is a reminder to us all to seek help when we need it…
Reach Out For Help
If you are struggling with mental health issues like depression as well as suicidal thoughts, there are many out there who will help you fight your internal battles. You
can speak with someone at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). You can also contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
