Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling, is now the focus of a poignant Netflix documentary titled I’m Tim, which showcases unseen footage of the music icon prior to his suicide in 2018.
In addition, Netflix has put out an exclusive film featuring Avicii’s final performance at the Ushuaïa Beach Hotel in Ibiza in 2016.
Prior to his passing, Avicii faced a tumultuous battle with substance abuse and mental health issues.
Klas Bergling opened up about a family intervention for Avicii in 2015 as his second album “Stories” faced delays due to his addiction struggles.
He shared his recollection with the BBC, saying: “You confront your child who is completely unaware of what’s going to happen. You see that he realizes something is planned behind his back.”
Although Avicii’s family had intentions to help him, Klas acknowledges that it wasn’t easy for them to step in during this turning point.
The intervention spanned several hours, concluding with Avicii telling his father: “I had decided hours ago but just wanted to test you.”
Following his retirement from touring a year after the intervention, tragedy struck in 2018 when Avicii was discovered deceased in his hotel room in Oman.
His father admits battling with “survivor’s guilt” and consistently questions where things may have gone wrong, despite assurance from therapists that sometimes “you cannot do anything.”
Prior to Avicii’s untimely passing, his family, including his parents and three siblings, believed he was on the mend, making the news of his death all the more devastating.
In memory of their loss a year later, they established the Tim Bergling Foundation to support young individuals grappling with mental health challenges.
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