Avicii’s Death Update: ‘No Criminal Suspicion,’ According to Police

Swedish DJ and producer died Friday at the age of 28 in Oman

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Following the sudden death of Swedish DJ and producer Avicii on Friday, two post-mortem examinations showed “no criminal suspicion,” according to a police source with Oman’s Royal Police.

“Two autopsies were carried out, one yesterday and one today and we absolutely confirmed that there is no criminal suspicion in the death,” the police told Agence France-Presse.

A spokesperson for the late DJ has not yet responded to TheWrap’s request for comment.

“We have all the information and details regarding the death and this incident,” the source said, adding that the police would not be making any public statements related to the case.

Tim Bergling, also known by his stage name Avicii, died on Friday at the age of 28 in Oman.

“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii,” his rep Diana Baron said in a statement. “He was found dead in Muscat, Oman, this Friday afternoon local time, April 20. 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.”

In 2016, the musician announced that he would retire from live performances due to health issues, citing a need “to make a change that I’d been struggling with for a while.”

Avicii’s hits include “Wake Me Up,” “Hey Brother,” “Levels,” “I Could Be the One,” “Without You,” “My Feelings for You” and “Fade Into Darkness.”

He released two studio albums — one in 2013 and one in 2016. Avicii was ranked third on DJ Magazine’s annual Top 100 DJs in 2012 and 2013 and was nominated twice for a Grammy. In a statement on his website last year, the musician said he had begun work on another release.

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