Swedish-born producer and DJ known as Avicii has been found dead in Oman, his representative said.

The musician -- born Tim Bergling -- was 28, The Independent reported.

Avicii's publicist Diana Baron confirmed the news in a statement that the DJ was in Muscat, Oman when he passed away.

Avicii was a pioneer of the contemporary Electronic Dance Movement and a rare DJ capable of worldwide arena tour, said KRON4.

No cause of death was given and Baron said no further statements would be released.   -- Agencies

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