Avicii’s former girlfriend Emily Goldberg tragically passes away at 34, just a year after posting about being ‘cancer-free’ on social media.

Emily Goldberg, the ex-girlfriend of Avicii, tragically passed away at the age of 34 from a pulmonary embolism in La Jolla, California, just a year after she celebrated being cancer-free. Her family described her as a vibrant person who lived a full life despite its brevity. Emily and Avicii dated from 2011 to 2013, before the DJ, whose real name was Tim Bergling, died by suicide in 2018 at the age of 28. After Avicii’s death, Emily posted a heartbreaking tribute to him on social media, expressing her deep sorrow at his passing.

Avicii’s struggle with mental health issues and substance abuse have been well-documented, with the DJ admitting to using alcohol as a crutch to cope with the pressures of his career. The documentary Avicii: True Stories shed light on the extreme stress he was under, performing hundreds of shows in a single year. In 2016, Avicii announced that he would no longer perform live due to health problems caused by stress and alcohol abuse. Despite his meteoric rise to success, Avicii struggled with the demands of fame and the toll it took on his mental health.

Emily continued to pay tribute to Avicii after his death, posting memories with him on social media to mark the anniversary of his passing. She shared personal moments and expressed her love for him, describing him as her best friend and soulmate. Avicii made a fortune during his career but was known for his charitable contributions, donating large sums of money to hunger relief charities and aid organizations. He grew up in a wealthy neighborhood in Stockholm and began producing music in high school, eventually becoming a household name in the EDM scene.

Avicii’s struggles with addiction and mental health highlight the dark side of fame and the pressures that come with success. His untimely death in 2018 shocked the music world and led to an outpouring of grief from fans around the world. Emily’s passing at a young age serves as a tragic reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of mental health awareness. Both Avicii and Emily’s deaths are a sobering reminder of the toll that mental health issues and substance abuse can take on individuals, no matter their level of success. May they both rest in peace.