The family of superstar DJ Avicii, who died last week aged 28, said he "could not go on any longer" and had been struggling with his thoughts.

The Swedish music producer, whose real name was Tim Bergling, was found dead in Oman's capital Muscat on 20 April.

In a statement, his family said he was an "over-achieving perfectionist" who worked at a pace that led to "extreme stress".

"He really struggled with thoughts about meaning, life, happiness," they said.

"He could not go on any longer.

"He wanted to find peace."

Image:Avicii quit touring for health reasons in 2016

The family said Avicii was "not made for the business machine he found himself in", adding that he was a "sensitive guy who loved his fans but shunned the spotlight".

"Tim, you will forever be loved and sadly missed," they said.

"The person you were and your music will keep your memory alive. We love you."

A police source in Oman said there was no criminal suspicion in Avicii's death.

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Hundreds of fans of Avicii gather to honour him at Sergels Torg in central Stockholm, Sweden April 21, 2018
Image:Hundreds of fans of Avicii gathered in Stockholm to honour him

The DJ's family had previously released a statement on Monday thanking fans for paying tribute to him.

Avicii was best known for his singles Wake Me Up, Hey Brother and Levels.

He scored two UK number one hits and had collaborated with artists including Madonna and Coldplay.

He was also considered a pioneer of contemporary electronic dance music and a rare DJ capable of a worldwide arena tour.

Avicii had suffered with acute pancreatitis, which was partly blamed on excessive drinking.

After having his gallbladder and appendix removed in 2014, he cancelled a series of shows in an attempt to recover.

He quit touring for health reasons in 2016 but continued making music in the studio.

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