Avicii death: Former girlfriend thanks DJ for ‘showing her true love’
Avicii’s former partner Racquel Bettencourt posted an emotional tribute to the superstar DJ, who died last week at the age of 28. Racquel, who was in a relationship with Avicci, real name Tim Bergling, for a year before they separated in 2014 poured her heart out on Instagram. Sharing a collection of photos of their relationship, the Canadian model thanked the Swedish EDM star for “showing her what true love feels like”. “My heart is broken” a devastated Raquel penned. “Tim, it feels like it was just yesterday when we were inseparable.” She continued: “We talked and laughed till sunrise. It was us against the world. Memories to last a lifetime.
“Through all of our ups and downs I wanted nothing more than to make sure you were healthy and happy and be there for you every step of the way. “Give you life, something to look forward to, but the universe had different plans for us.” Avicii’s death shocked the music world on Friday, with many of his counterparts taking to social media to pay their respects. International DJ Calvin Harris led tributes, saying: “Devastating news about Avicii, a beautiful soul, passionate and extremely talented with so much more to do. “My heart goes out to his family. God bless you Tim.”
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DJ Avicii life in pictures Tue, April 24, 2018 The Swedish DJ has died in Muscat, Oman, at the age of 28 Play slideshow EPA 1 of 11 Swedish DJ Avicii performs on the last day of the Rock in Rio Lisbon festival at Parque da Bela Vista in Lisbon, Portugal, 29 May 2016
Rita Ora, who worked with Avicii on their track Lonely Together, tweeted: “I have no words. I remember how amazing it was to make Lonely Together and it felt like just yesterday we were talking. “Condolences to Avicii‘s family, friends, and the fans who supported him. May he rest in peace. Gone too soon. I’m devastated. Heartbroken.” Former One Direction star Liam Payne said: “Oh my God truly devastated for Avicii. Very very sad news way too young. “What a talent he was. Rest in peace." Avicii’s press contact confirmed the tragic news, saying: “It is with great sorrow that we must announce that Tim Bergling, known as the artist Avicii, is dead.
GETTY Avicii was found dead aged 28 in Muscat, Oman, last week
GETTY The DJ rose to fame with hits including Hey Brother, Wake Me Up and Levels