Avicii’s death at age 28 in Oman stuns Hong Kong fans
Before the EDM star quit performing in 2016, he was known for his gruelling touring schedule, first appearing in Hong Kong at Dragon-i in 2011, then again in 2013
The death of acclaimed electronic dance music star Avicii on Friday has stunned fans in Hong Kong, where he had performed twice in recent years and built up a loyal following.
The 28-year-old Swedish DJ/producer was found dead in a hotel in Muscat, Oman, his representative said. No cause of death was announced. Born Tim Bergling, the EDM icon had suffered widely publicised health problems related to alcoholism.
Before he quit live performances in 2016, Avicii was known for his gruelling touring schedule. He first appeared in Hong Kong at Central nightclub Dragon-i in December 2011, then headlined a large-scale show at Kitec in Kowloon Bay in 2013.
Patrick Rizarri, a Filipino DJ based in Hong Kong, didn’t catch any of Avicii’s local gigs, but had been a devoted fan since the release of the EDM star’s signature track, Levels, in 2011 and saw him live in Manila in 2013.
“He was extremely fatigued from the constant touring. One day he’d be in Hong Kong, and right after the gig he’d hop on a private plane to another country to perform at another music festival or event,” Rizarri said.
