Updated On: 30 April, 2018 04:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Anindita Paul
The passing of Avicii may have come as a shock to many, but the Swedish DJ had been battling with pancreatitis for long. Doctors tell you why this should be a wake-up call for Indians, who are at a greater risk of the condition


The tragic passing of the popular Swedish DJ and record producer, Tim Bergling (better known by his stage name, Avicii) has sparked many conversations about his long, tumultuous struggle with pancreatitis. In recent years, Bergling had often openly discussed how his condition, caused by his heavy consumption of alcohol, had resulted in frequent visits to the hospital and, eventually, surgery to remove his gallbladder and pancreas, forcing him to cancel several tours and concerts while he was at his peak. Even as fans mourn the loss of a talented music icon, doctors believe that this should come as a much-needed wake-up call for millions of Indians who are far more susceptible to this condition than they may believe.