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AVICII's fans have reacted with shock following graphic reports in the US that claim the superstar DJ died after cutting himself.

Loyal supporters of the star, real name Tim Bergling, took to social media to express their grief as new details emerged overnight on the circumstances of his apparent suicide.

Graphic reports that Avicii took his own life have been met with grief and sadness by his fans
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Graphic reports that Avicii took his own life have been met with grief and sadness by his fansCredit: Getty - Contributor

 

"Lost for words by the way Avicii committed suicide," said Toby Waters.

An upset Laura Dee wrote: "There is still a ridiculous stigma around mental health that prevents people talking about it.

Bridge paid respects to a "creative, respected man", adding further reports about his death were "truly heartbreaking".

Liam Maynard, who says he was "broken" to learn of Avicii's suicide, said: "Shows you can have everything and be unhappy. Everyone should find peace."

Toby Waters was 'lost for words' following graphic reports describing how Avicii took his own life
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Toby Waters was 'lost for words' following graphic reports describing how Avicii took his own life
Laura Dee used the DJ's tragic passing to make a point about mental health
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Laura Dee used the DJ's tragic passing to make a point about mental health
Bridge said the grisly new details of Avicii's death were 'truly heartbreaking'
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Bridge said the grisly new details of Avicii's death were 'truly heartbreaking'
Liam said his tragic passing 'shows you can have everything and be unhappy'
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Liam said his tragic passing 'shows you can have everything and be unhappy'

Bergling was initially thought to have died from addictions to alcohol and heroin-like painkillers.

But last week his family confirmed that the DJ, with two UK number one singles, took his life under the stress of an unrelenting industry.

The many stars he has collaborated with, including Coldplay and Leona Lewis, have been paying tribute to the DJ who died in Muscat, Oman, on April 20.

On Friday, British singer Rita Ora led a minute of silence at a Dutch festival before performing Lonely Together, a song they both worked on.

A horrified Mariam Ayman said: 'I keep getting more and more heartbroken everyday'
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A horrified Mariam Ayman said: 'I keep getting more and more heartbroken everyday'
With suggestions that Avicii was struggling under the pressure of an unrelenting industry, Kate said it goes to show you should 'always be kind to others'
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With suggestions that Avicii was struggling under the pressure of an unrelenting industry, Kate said it goes to show you should 'always be kind to others'
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Avicii's girlfriend, model Tereza Kacerova, had been keeping the relationship private but has since shared her grief on social media
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Avicii's girlfriend, model Tereza Kacerova, had been keeping the relationship private but has since shared her grief on social mediaCredit: Instagram/Tereza Kacerova

In a statement, his family said: "He really struggled with thoughts about meaning, life, happiness. He could not go on any longer. He wanted to find peace."

But he is reported to have been struggling, living on a diet of alcohol and burgers to get through a schedule which saw him performing upwards of 300 gigs a year.

His Czech model girlfriend Tereza Kacerova recently revealed on Instagram how she and Bergling had planned to have a child.

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She wrote: "I was set on keeping our relationship private as I wanted it to be ours only.

"But I thought, if I’m going to share this with the world, it will be when pregnant with our child. Ohhh, how that plan went awry.”

Sun Online has contacted both Avicii's spokespeople and the Samaritans for comment.

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