His sudden death has shocked fans and critics alike.
But the unexpected demise of chart-topper Avicii hasn't surprised one person - his fellow DJ friend, Laidback Luke, real name Lucas Cornelis van Scheppingen.
Eerily, the Dutch-Filipino performer predicted the musician's death back in 2015 after claiming the demands of touring and excessive boozing left him looking "terrible".
Speaking to Billboard magazine, he warned the star - personally known as Tim Bergling - would die in his late twenties from the ravages of a rock-n-roll lifestyle.
He said: "The first few years of heavy touring can have a major impact on a person's life, health and sanity.
"DJs on tour average about four hours of sleep per night, and with drinking, after-parties, adulation and everything that comes with it, it's easy to lose oneself."
He added: "Unlike pop, rock or rap, they don’t tour in cycles — they're always on tour, virtually every week, sometimes every day."
He then predicted that Avicii would join the "27 club" - a term given to artists who died at that age.
"It sounds horrible but it's the truth, and I can't take back the overwhelming sense of frustration I felt," he said.
Spookily, his premonition was just a few months out. Avicii's publicist confirmed that he died on Friday, aged 28.
A statement read: "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii.
"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."
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