The Tragic Truth Behind Avicii’s Death: the Secret Struggles That Ended Tim Bergling’s Life
By Alexander Ross
Q1: What was the official cause of Avicii's death?
A1: Tim Bergling died by suicide on April 20, 2018, in Muscat, Oman. His family confirmed his cause of death through public statements, noting that he had reached a point of unbearable psychological suffering and could not continue.
Q2: Why did Avicii retire from live touring in 2016?
A2: He retired from performing due to catastrophic physical and mental exhaustion. Years of relentless schedules caused severe panic attacks, heavy alcohol reliance, and recurring acute pancreatitis that required multiple hospitalizations and major surgeries.
Q3: What happened to Avicii's unreleased music after his death?
A3: In June 2019, his family and co-producers released TIM, a posthumous 12-track studio album Bergling had been working on prior to his passing. Net proceeds from the album's sales and streaming royalties were directed straight into the Tim Bergling Foundation.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
