Swedish DJ Avicii has died at age 28, it has been revealed.

According to a statement released by his publicist, the superstar - real name Tim Bergling - was found dead this afternoon.

"It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii," publicist Diana Baron said in a statement.

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“He was found dead in Muscat, Omanthis Fridayafternoon local time, April 20th.”

The tragic news breaks just months after Bergling made a return to music with the'Avīci (01)'EP.

Avicii was partly responsible for the rise of EDM at the beginning of the decade, with his 2011 single ‘Levels’ bringing his name to the global stage.

His 2013 debut album 'True' spawned the game-changing hits ‘You Make Me’, ‘Hey Brother’ and ‘Wake Me Up!’ that dominated the charts worldwide.

“The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their needforprivacy in this difficult time.No further statements will be given."

Tributes from the DJ's peers and collaboratorshave already begun, with Calvin Harris saying: "a beautiful soul, passionate and extremely talented with so much more to do."

We are devastated to hear of this tragic news and are thinking of the star’s family and close friends at this time.

RIP, Avicii.

Words: Ross McNeilage