Artist, DJ, and producer Tim Bergling, a.k.a. Avicii, died today (this afternoon) in Oman, according to a statement from his rep. He was 28.
“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii,” the statement reads. “He was found dead in Muscat, Oman this Friday afternoon local time, April 20th. The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time. No further statements will be given.”
Avicii
One of the most popular and successful electronic dance-music artists of all time — he scored a No. 4 hit on the Billboard 200 in 2013 with “Wake Me Up” regularly appeared in the Top 5 of Forbes’ “Highest-Paid DJs” lists — he retired from live performing in 2016 at the peak of his success, citing health reasons. He had suffered from health problems for several years, including acute pancreatitis, in part due to excessive drinking. He had his gallbladder and appendix removed in 2014.
The crooner cooked up Wake Me Up, eighth-most downloaded song in the United Kingdom (1,340,000+) and 2013 and has many more hit tracks under his belt
A young lady identified as Ebor Lovina died from injuries sustained after she was allegedly set ablaze by her boyfriend's elder brother for rejecting his advances.
The graduate of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, was until her painful death, a staff at the Sun-Ray Hotel and Suites in Benin City. Read also: Graphic: Lady slashes ex-boyfriend's neck with razor blade in Delta State [Photos] She was allegedly killed by her boyfriend’s elder brother pestering her with love advances which she refused. The man reportedly set her on fire in revenge. The victim was rushed to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital where she gave up the ghost following injuries she sustained in the fire attack.
A handsome young man has been reported dead. Late Mopmi Samson reportedly died six days to his wedding in Bauchi state. His wedding was to take place at Winners Chapel on Saturday, March 31. He was involved in a ghastly car accident while traveling from Abuja to Bauchi state, in preparation for his wedding to Pheobe Masoyi. His friends have taken to their Facebook handles to pen down heartbreaking tribute about the deceased. One Fedora Makp Philip shared his picture with the caption: “Mopmi Kai Kai the news of your death has not been easy on any of us here.... One week to your wedding my yali words ain't enough... Mopmi you were stock with potentials that our generation is yet to explore and reap from. It's unbelievable gaskiya. Find posts below:
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