Avicii's 'secret girlfriend' reveals cruel taunts from internet trolls after DJ's death
The grieving “secret girlfriend” of beloved Swedish DJ Avicii has revealed details of the vile abuse she has endured since his death.
Grammy-nominated electronic dance performer Tim Bergling, known professionally as Avicii, was found dead last month in Muscat, Oman.
A subsequent autopsy found there was “no criminal suspicion” over his death, but according to entertainment site TMZ, Bergling died from self-inflicted wounds.
Following his death, Tereza Kačerová revealed she had been in a relationship with the 28-year-old.
But rather than an outpouring of support, the model said she had been blamed for his death by online trolls.
She said she had wanted to keep their relationship a secret for the benefit of her young son, Luca, who she said the DJ adored.
“This is the most horrible time of my life. I’m drowning in all-encompassing sadness,” she wrote in a series of emotional Instagram posts.
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“Anxiety sets in about two hours before I open my eyes, I can’t count the amount of times I’ve had a beer even before I brush my teeth, and I have to explain to Luka over and over that Tim can see him from the sky but he will never ever see Tim again.
“Yet all you are capable of is negativity. Sweet little comments like: ‘Tim decided to check out because he was sick of you,’ go beyond crossing all lines, and you should be ashamed of yourselves for being such vile creatures.
“Strong words for anonymous accounts.”
Following a heartfelt tribute and a beautiful video of the DJ cuddled up to young son Luca, Kačerová took aim at those questioning her relationship with the international music star.
“As far as I know, Tim didn’t know you exist. So sit down. He’s Tim to me. To you he’s Avicii,” she said.
“If you actually knew Tim, even in the SLIGHTEST, you would know he would be disgusted at your despicable behaviour.”
Bergling is survived by his parents, Klas Bergling and Anki Liden, sister Linda, and brothers Anton and David.
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