Leo Varadkar has led tributes to Avicii after the tragic news broke that the 28-year-old has passed away.
“So sorry to hear of the untimely passing of Avicii. Wake Me Up was the song of the summer of 2013 and my song of the Camino.”
So sorry to hear of the untimely passing of Avicii. Wake Me Up was the song of the summer of 2013 and my song of the Camino
— Leo Varadkar (@campaignforleo) April 20, 2018
Artists and celebrities all over the world have been sharing their grief on social media in the wake of the news.
2fm presenter Eoghan McDermott also took to Twitter to express his grief.
“Desperately sad about Avicii. You can have the world at your feet, an army of adoring fans, riches beyond your wildest dreams, barriers to nothing – & have it all cut short on some idle Friday that means nothing to anybody. Make good choices & cherish loved ones. You never know.”
Desperately sad about Avicii. You can have the world at your feet, an army of adoring fans, riches beyond your wildest dreams, barriers to nothing – & have it all cut short on some idle Friday that means nothing to anybody. Make good choices & cherish loved ones. You never know.
— Eoghan McDermott (@eoghanmcdermo) April 20, 2018
Fellow DJs shared their shock and sadness about the news.
Martin Garrix, another world famous DJ said “Can’t really describe in words how sad I feel right now.. thank you for inspiring me and millions others. RIP @Avicii ????❤”
Can’t really describe in words how sad I feel right now.. thank you for inspiring me and millions others. RIP @Avicii ????❤ pic.twitter.com/nthXoCiZqy
— MARTIN GARRIX (@MartinGarrix) April 20, 2018
The man with the greatest dance record of all time and the man who so many djs/producers with a dream looked to for inspiration.. such a sad day for dance music #ripavicii https://t.co/2iV7j1OxRX
— Marty Guilfoyle (@MartyGuilfoyle) April 20, 2018
No words can describe the sadness I’m feeling right now, hearing about Avicii passing away….????
Thoughts go out to his family and friends…— Zedd (@Zedd) April 20, 2018
Deeply saddened on the news about Avicii. It feels all to close to home for me being the same age & in the same profession. He was someone who was a huge inspiration to my music. I hope he is now at peace. My prayers and thoughts are with his family. His melodies will live on ????
— Jonas Blue (@JonasBlue) April 21, 2018
Fans have called for the DJ to be honored at the Billboard awards.
A Billboard interview has also resurfaced from three years ago which saw Laidback Luke predict Avicii would die in his twenties.
Since the news broke the star has retweeted several tweets about how the music industry doesn’t look after its young talent and how tough touring is on people.
“Tomorrow is never guaranteed” -take a moment to realize. wise words by @dannyraylive ❤
— Laidback Luke (@LaidbackLuke) April 20, 2018