{"id":140029,"date":"2018-06-12T11:04:20","date_gmt":"2018-06-12T11:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/freeonlinetranslators.net\/news\/english\/private-funeral-held-for-avicii-in-sweden\/"},"modified":"2018-06-12T11:04:20","modified_gmt":"2018-06-12T11:04:20","slug":"private-funeral-held-for-avicii-in-sweden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freeonlinetranslators.net\/news\/english\/private-funeral-held-for-avicii-in-sweden\/","title":{"rendered":"Private funeral held for Avicii in Sweden"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Media captionThe DJ will be remembered for club hits like Levels, Wake Me Up and Hey Brother<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The funeral of Swedish DJ Avicii took place in a private ceremony in Stockholm last week, his publicist has confirmed.<\/p>\n

The star, whose real name was Tim Bergling, was found dead in a hotel in Muscta, Oman, in April. He was 28.<\/p>\n

"His funeral was held last Friday, attended by his closest family and friends," Swedish publicist Ebba Lindqvist said.<\/p>\n

No cause of death was released but police ruled out "criminal suspicions".<\/p>\n

Image copyright AFP <\/figure>\n

Bergling's family later appeared to suggest he took his own life, saying in a statement he "could not go on any longer".<\/p>\n

In a statement, they spoke about how Tim "struggled with thoughts on meaning, life, happiness".<\/p>\n

"Our beloved Tim was a seeker, a fragile artistic soul searching for answers to existential questions.<\/p>\n

"He wanted to find peace."<\/p>\n

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  • The superstar DJ whose death has shocked dance music<\/li>\n
  • Biggest Weekend: Rita Ora's Avicii tribute<\/li>\n
  • Avicii's family thanks fans for support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Avicii, whose hits included Wake Me Up and Levels, had struggled with health issues in the past, including acute pancreatitis, reportedly due to excessive drinking.<\/p>\n

    After having his gall bladder and appendix removed, the musician announced his retirement from touring in 2016.<\/p>\n

    Responding to news of his death, DJ Pete Tong suggested it was "time to establish a support group" for musicians who found themselves overwhelmed by the pressures of the industry.<\/p>\n

    Collaborators including Madonna and Rita Ora paid tribute to the star, while fellow dance producer Calvin Harris said he was "devastated" to lose such "a beautiful soul".<\/p>\n

    Following Friday's funeral, Avicii was buried in Stockholm's Skogskyrkogarden, or "Woodland Cemetery", a UNESCO world heritage site that blends vegetation and architectural elements. <\/p>\n

    Swedish actress Greta Garbo is also buried there.<\/p>\n

    If you've been affected by any of the issues in this article, you can find help at <\/strong>BBC Advice. For details of organisations which offer advice and support, <\/strong>click here. In the UK you can call for free, at any time, to hear recorded information on 0800 066 066.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.<\/p>\n

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    • More on Avicii<\/li>\n
    • BBC Music homepage<\/li>\n
    • BBC Music News LIVE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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