The heartbreaking news of popular DJ Avicii’s untimely death shocked people around the world last night. 

At just 28, the Grammy-nominated Swedish musician, whose real name is Tim Berling, passed away in Muscat, Oman. 

And although the cause of his death isn’t known yet, Arab Twitter has been completely devastated. Tributes have been pouring in and people are having a tough time comprehending this grave loss.

The community is completely shocked

#RIPAvicii – shocked to hear of his death at 28 in Oman. Story still building. #Avicii pic.twitter.com/b7GJtmNAZH

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— Shuja Rabbani (@ShujaRabbani) April 20, 2018

Holy shit!!! This can’t be happening. @Avicii is no longer with us ????????
RIP legend ❤#avicii #edmfamily

— Jatin Mukesh (@JatinMukesh) April 20, 2018

They are taking to Twitter to pay their respect

#Avicii,I am absolutely devastated by the news of his death.I just cannot believe this ur music, your energy, will be forever remembered.I have no words to describe how much u represented in my life,especially in the most difficult times. Rest in peace,i will always love u ????❤️

— Essam Ali (@albalucci) April 21, 2018

His music touched our hearts in more than many ways

So wake me up when it’s all over
When I’m wiser and I’m older
All this time I was finding myself, and I
Didn’t know I was lost,
You will be missed #RIP #avicii pic.twitter.com/OHQKGL7XRs

— umair (@syedumayre) April 20, 2018

They are sharing their own memories and interactions with the legend

This was in April 1 2016
I will forever miss Avicii
I will forever miss this day
Avicii ????????????????????????????#Avicii pic.twitter.com/sjizGtpRqC

— HITMAN_47 (@hitman47_Avicii) April 20, 2018

The star who use to wake me up during the good and bad times #Avicii #RIPAvicii #EDM #Wakemeup #sadnews . Thanks for such great hits. May your soul rest in peace.

— Shubham Bhandari (@Shubhambwr) April 20, 2018

It’s clear the effect his music had on people

Your songs got me through so many endless summer nights and made them even more intense. Thank you so much for those great memories – me dancing at the beach and not thinking about anything else but your beats ????❤️#NoTearsLeftToCry #Avicii

— Essam Ali (@albalucci) April 21, 2018

RIP AVICII. Your music resonated with and motivated millions. Here are some great words of wisdom imparted by this young prodigee ???????? #repost #goals #avicii #edm #motivation https://t.co/ZqgRtpnXlz

— Courageous Minds (@cminds_official) April 21, 2018

RIP to the legend!