DJ Avicii found dead in Oman, aged 28.

The Swedish star, whose real name is Tim Bergling, scored two UK number one singles and had collaborated with artists including Madonna and Coldplay.

Avicii, best known for his singles Wake Me Up, Hey Brother and Levels, was found dead in Muscat, Oman. He was considered a pioneer of the contemporary electronic dance music and a rare DJ capable of a worldwide arena tour.

He won two MTV Music Awards, one Billboard Music Award and earned two Grammy nominations. His death comes just days after he was nominated for a Billboard Music Award for top dance/electronic album for his EP Avicii (01)

The DJ had suffered with acute pancreatitis, which was partly blamed on excessive drinking. After having his gallbladder and appendix removed in 2014, he cancelled a series of shows in attempt to recover.

He quit touring for health reasons in 2016 but continued making music in the studio.