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WATCH: Halsey and The Chainsmokers pay tribute to Avicii at the Billboard Music Awards

The DJ took his own life a few weeks ago

Halsey and The Chainsmokers payed tribute to Avicii at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night.

On stage, Andrew Taggart said, “His passing was a great loss for the music world and for us.”

“He was an artist who inspired so many in so many ways. Simply put, he meant so much to us and everyone in the EDM community,” he added.

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Fans were shocked around the world when the news of Avicii’s death broke.

The Swedish musician’s body was found in Oman, and it has since been revealed that he took his own life.

Paying tribute to the star, Halsey said, “Everyone who worked with him would agree that he was such a joy and it makes this tragedy all the more painful.”

“It’s a reminder to all of us to be there and to support and to love all of our friends and family members who may be struggling with mental health issues,” the singer added.

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