Avicii
Swedish DJ, record producer, and songwriter who revolutionized electronic dance music (EDM) with genre-blending hits.
Began producing music at age 16; rose to global fame in 2011 with 'Levels'; released landmark albums 'True' (2013) and 'Stories' (2015); retired from touring in 2016 due to health struggles; posthumously awarded Grammy nomination.
- Stage name 'Avicii' refers to the lowest level of Buddhist hell – a choice he later regretted after learning its meaning.
- Suffered severe health issues including acute pancreatitis from excessive alcohol use, leading to gallbladder removal at age 21.
- Secretly retired from touring in 2016 after 813 performances, citing mental health struggles and exhaustion from relentless schedules.
- Died by suicide at age 28 in Muscat, Oman, using a broken wine bottle according to official reports. His family later disclosed his struggle with existential questions and self-doubt.
