But despite a life of jam-packed arenas and screaming fans, he constantly struggled with fame and health issues. In messages posted on social media, Avicii, whose real name is Tim Bergling, said stress, anxiety and illness were a factor in his decision. Avicii was one of the most successful touring DJs in the industry, working with artists such as Madonna and Chris Martin. A documentary about his life, "Avicii: True Stories," highlighted some of his struggles with fame after his 2011 hit song, "Levels," followed by "Wake Me Up" two years later. Stress, anxiety and illness were eating him away," a synopsis of the documentary posted on his site says.

Source: CNN April 21, 2018 10:13 UTC