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First trailer for Avicii documentary has dropped revealing details of his death

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Updated 15:43 18 Dec 2024 GMTPublished 15:27 18 Dec 2024 GMT

First trailer for Avicii documentary has dropped revealing details of his death

Fans of the late DJ will get to see him perform once more from the comfort of their own homes

Joe Yates

Joe Yates

Warning: This article contains discussion of suicide which some readers may find distressing

Netflix have released an official trailer for the new documentary on the late DJ Avicii.

Sharing the news on Twitter, Netflix wrote: "From small clubs to the world’s biggest stages – Avicii took the world by storm with 'Levels'.

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"Discover Tim Bergling's story and see where it all began in the documentary Avicii - I’m Tim, coming to Netflix 31 December!" Take a look below:

In 2018, Avicii took his own life and stunned his fans all over the world.

Back in 2011 the Swedish DJ, real name Tim Bergling, shot to fame with notable tracks like ‘Levels’ and albums such as True, so his death came as a massive shock to fans who expected the artist to continue to make music for many more years.

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Bergling was 28 at the time of his death, and had been battling an addiction with painkillers as well as other mental health issues.

At the height of his popularity, Avicii had an incredibly busy schedule and reportedly over six years, he had committed to doing 800 shows.

Detailing the film, Netflix wrote: "This is the unlikely story of Tim Bergling, a shy and insecure boy who, without realizing it, suddenly created one of the world's most loved artists - Avicii.

Avicii, real name Tim Bergling, pictured in 2016 (Christopher Polk/Getty Images for MasterCard)
Avicii, real name Tim Bergling, pictured in 2016 (Christopher Polk/Getty Images for MasterCard)

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"Through unique home movies and a huge private archive, we get to follow Tim on a winding journey through life - from the very first breath at the maternity ward in Stockholm in 1989 to the tragic end in Oman in 2018.

"This is a film where Tim himself is the narrator and he shares his inner self in a way we haven't heard before. Through himself and everyone close to him - family, artist colleagues and best friends - we get to know Tim - the boy behind Avicii - for the first time."

At one point in Avicii's life he admitted to being overwhelmed and confessed that he was ‘happier’ before becoming famous for his music.

In the documentary titled Avicii: I'm Tim, the two hour-long film sees the late DJ reflect on his life and fame.

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"I was a lot happier before I was famous than after I was famous. I started feeling very unhappy," Avicii says.

The Swedish DJ took his own life in 2018 at the age of 28 (Richard Ecclestone/Redferns)
The Swedish DJ took his own life in 2018 at the age of 28 (Richard Ecclestone/Redferns)

"I was on autopilot mode. I started really f**king wondering why I was feeling like this. I had been acting away because this is how you're supposed to be acting."

Avicii continued: "I think I didn't give myself enough time to figure out if there was something I wanted to change."

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If you or someone you know is struggling or in a mental health crisis, help is available through Mental Health America. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. You can also reach the Crisis Text Line by texting MHA to 741741.

If you or someone you know needs mental health assistance right now, call National Suicide Prevention Helpline on 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The Helpline is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Featured Image Credit: Netflix

Topics: Avicii, Netflix

Joe Yates
Joe Yates

Joe is a journalist for UNILAD, who particularly enjoys writing about crime. He has worked in journalism for five years, and has covered everything from murder trials to celeb news.

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