Stars come together to perform Avicii's biggest hits in tribute concert
The late DJ Tim Bergling was 28 years old when he died by suicide last year.
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A year after suicide, Avicii's father opens up about "brave" son
In his first U.S. broadcast interview, the father of the late DJ talks about "trying to get the stigma away from talking about mental illness and suicide"
Stop the Stigma: Remembering Avicii
This Wednesday "CBS This Morning" will feature a special broadcast called “Stop the Stigma: A Conversation About Mental Health.” Anthony Mason spoke with Klas Bergling, whose son, Tim, known around the world as the superstar Swedish DJ Avicii, died by suicide in 2018. In his first U.S. broadcast interview, Klas spoke about his son, and about the Tim Bergling Foundation, which advocates for the recognition of suicide as a global health emergency.
Avicii's family says his funeral will be private
Avicii's family says the late Swedish mega DJ's funeral will include only "people who were closest" to him
Autopsies reveal no foul play in Avicii's death
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Avicii, EDM pioneer and DJ, found dead at 28
The Swedish-born producer and DJ known as Avicii has been found dead in Oman
Avicii dies at 28
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Stars pay tribute to Avicii on social media
DJs and other stars mourned Avicii after his untimely death at age 28
DJ and EDM star Avicii dead at 28
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