Late EDM DJ and producer Avicii’s ex-girlfriend Emily Goldberg passed away at the age of 34 in La Jolla, California. Her cause of death was a pulmonary embolism—a life-threatening condition where one or more arteries in the lungs are blocked by a blood clot.

Emily had been battling cancer for much of 2022 and 2023, but she announced on Instagram on May 24, 2023, that she was cancer-free. She shared a photo of herself in a hospital bed with the caption, “I lived, bitch.”

Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling, and Emily dated for two years before his tragic death in April 2018. Emily posted a tribute to him on her Instagram page after his passing, sharing lyrics from a song he had written for her

Two years prior to his death, Avicii had announced his retirement from touring, expressing that creating music was what mattered the most to him. He emphasized the importance of taking care of himself and his health after years of nonstop touring.

Emily is survived by her parents, Julie and Sam Goldberg, and her brother Aaron Goldberg.

Avicii’s ex-girlfriend’s death is a poignant reminder of the impact of pulmonary embolisms and the importance of taking care of one’s health. It’s a tragedy that highlights the need for awareness and education about life-threatening conditions.