Avicii’s Family Starts Suicide-Prevention and Mental Illness Foundation

The multiplatinum-selling DJ and dance music artist, Tim Bergling who was better known as Avicii committed suicide in Oman on April 20, 2018.

To honor the legendary artist, his family has founded a foundation in his memory.

A statement released said that the Tim Bergling Foundation would focus on supporting organizations and people working in suicide prevention and mental illness field.

The announcement also added the organization would be active in nature conservation, development assistance, climate change, and endangered species.

The statement ended by saying Avicii wanted to make a difference in the world. By starting the foundation and dedicate it to him, it is a way to continue honoring his memory and continue to perform in his spirit.

Avicii was one of the most successful and popular dance music artists ever. In 2013 he hit Number 4 on Billboard with his song “Wake Me Up.” Regularly, he was listed in the Top 5 of the “Highest Paid DJ” Forbes list.

In 2016 Avicii retired from performing live, while he was at the height of his success, stating health reasons were the cause.

Avicci suffered from multiple medical ailments for several years. Most notably, due to heavy drinking, he was inflicted with acute pancreatitis.

In 2014 he had his appendix and gallbladder removed. Avicii stated after his surgery he became clean and stopped drinking, but Nile Rodgers, his musical collaborator, and several friends said otherwise. They reported he continued to drink and often criticized him for it.

Written by Barbara Sobel

Sources:

Variety: Avicii’s Family Launches Mental Illness and Suicide-Prevention Foundation in His Memory
USA Today: Avicii’s family to launch a foundation for mental health and suicide prevention
AOL: Avicii’s family launches foundation focusing on suicide prevention

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