Avicii donated a significant amount to charity (Picture: IBL/REX/Shutterstock)

Avicii’s charity efforts have come to light in wake of his tragic death.

The Swedish DJ and producer died aged 28 on April 20, with his family issuing a statement saying ‘he could not go on any longer’.

It’s believed Avicii – real name Tim Bergling – amassed a net worth of $85 million (£60.6 million), but donated a significant portion to charity.

Avicii is known for songs Wake Me Up and Levels (Picture: Rex Features )

Back in 2012, the DJ conducted a 27-date US House for Hunger tour, where it’s believed he donated $1 million to hunger relief charity Feeding America.


Speaking about his fortune in 2013, Avicii said: ‘I discovered when I started making money that I didn’t really need it.



‘When you have such an excess of money you don’t need, the most sensible, most human and completely obvious thing is to give to people in need.’

A Swedish aid organisation titled Radiohjälpen also paid tribute to the star following his death, thanking him for his support throughout the years.

In a post translated from Swedish, the charity’s secretary general Anna Hedenmo took to Twitter, writing: ‘Rest in peace Tim Bergling and THANK YOU because you laid the foundation for Hunger Help with your generous contribution – 1 million euros – to Radiohjälpen.’

Many of his music videos also highlighted issues like human trafficking and gang violence, including For A Better Day and Pure Grinding.

A statement issued from Avicii’s family read: ‘Our beloved Tim was a seeker, a fragile artistic soul searching for answers to existential questions. An overachieving perfectionist who travelled and worked hard at a pace that led to extreme stress.

‘When he stopped touring, he wanted to find a balance in life to be happy and be able to do what he loved most – music.

‘He really struggled with thoughts about Meaning, Life, Happiness. He could not go on any longer. He wanted to find peace.

Swedish Producer and DJ Avicii died aged 28 (Picture: Gabriel Olsen/Getty Images for CBS Radio Inc.)

‘Tim was not made for the business machine he found himself in; he was a sensitive guy who loved his fans but shunned the spotlight.

‘Tim, you will forever be loved and sadly missed. The person you were and your music will keep your memory alive. We love you, Your family.’

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