Avicii’s Family Sets Up Foundation

The family of the late DJ Avicii is honoring the musician’s memory with a mental health-focused foundation set to launch on the one-year anniversary of his death.

The Tim Bergling Foundation, named after the DJ’s given moniker, will debut April 20th with a focus on supporting those with mental illness and suicide prevention.

“Tim wanted to make a difference. Starting a foundation in his name is our way to honor his memory and continue to act in his spirit,” the family said in a press release.

The Tim Bergling Foundation will later expand to include initiatives for climate change, endangered species protection and nature conservation.

The 28-year-old Swedish hitmaker died in Muscat, Oman, two years after he announced his retirementt from touring following years of chronic health problems including acute pancreatitis. Shortly after his death, Avicii’s family issued a statement implying the musician died from suicide.

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