Avicii, born Tim Bergling on September 8, 1989, was a Swedish DJ, remixer, and music producer. He rose to prominence with his 2011 hit 'Levels,' which became a global anthem. Avicii was known for blending electronic music with various genres, creating chart-topping singles like 'Wake Me Up' and 'Hey Brother.' His music has been credited with popularizing EDM worldwide. Avicii's untimely death in 2018 sparked widespread mourning and discussions about mental health in the music industry.