Was Avicii in a relationship when he died? Girlfriend, dating history and all we know

Avicii, who was reportedly in a relationship with Czech model Tereza Kačerová at the time of his death, has been making headlines with the release of his Netflix documentary, Avicii - I’m Tim, and his concert film, Avicii: My Last Show, released on December 31, 2024.

The 90-minute film directed by Henrik Burman delves into the life of the late DJ whose actual name was Tim Bergling, showcasing never-before-seen footage and interviews, narrated by Avicii himself. Avicii: My Last Show captures his last performance at Ushuaïa Ibiza on August 28, 2016.

Describing the documentary, a post by Netflix explained,

“Through unique home movies and a huge private archive, we get to follow Tim on a winding journey through life—from the very first breath at the maternity ward in Stockholm in 1989 to the tragic end in Oman in 2018. This is a film where Tim himself is the narrator, and he shares his inner self in a way we haven't heard before.”

The recent release of Avicii’s Netflix documentaries has reignited interest among fans in his past life and his dating history. Here is what you need to know.

---

Understanding the details of Avicii’s personal life and dating history

According to the reports, Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii, died in a tragic manner on April 20, 2018, near Muscat, Oman. Later, TMZ indicated in a report that the cause of his death was suicide, which showed “self-inflicted” injuries with a broken wine bottle, as he eventually died of blood loss.

Following Avicii’s death, his then-girlfriend Tereza Kačerová and his former girlfriends Natasha Racquel and Emily Goldberg expressed their heartfelt tributes. As per reports, Avicii and Kačerová met in late 2017.

Kačerová remembered him through an emotional letter in which she wrote,

“Dear Tim, I’ve spent the last days waiting to wake up, waiting for someone to tell me that this is some sick joke, some awful mistake. I think it’s finally settling on me now that I will truly never get to see you again.”

The duo kept their relationship private. However, his girlfriend mentioned in the letter that she was about to tell the world about the relationship when she would be pregnant with their child. "Ohhh, how that plan went awry.”, she added. Avicii was a stepdad to her son during the time of his death.

Avicii dated model Natasha Racquel between 2013 and 2016, as mentioned in a report. She took to Instagram to pay him tribute.

“You were the biggest part of my life and played a huge role, I will forever cherish those moments. I just want you to know that I never stopped having love for you. I find comfort knowing that Tim’s music touched the lives of billions, and that his spirit and memory will live on in all of our hearts forever.”

The Wake Me Up singer dated Emily Goldberg from 2011 to 2013.

“‘Come on babe, don’t give up on us. Choose me, and I’ll show you love.’ Those are lyrics from a song Tim wrote for me. I wish I could have lived up to them. For the two years we were together, he was my closest confidante, and my best friend. Now I can’t look at Bear without knowing I’ll never see his face again."

Goldberg died in April 2024 after she was reportedly diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism.

As Avicii’s career skyrocketed, he faced the immense pressure of fame, which took a toll on his mental health that led to anxiety and more substance use.

The 28-year-old announced his retirement from touring on March 29, 2016, as per reports. The DJ and producer wrote in an open letter to fans on his website.

“I know I am blessed to be able to travel all around the world and perform, but I have too little left for the life of a real person behind the artist. I will however never let go of music - I will continue to speak to my fans through it, but I’ve decided this 2016 run will be my last tour and last shows. Let’s make them go out with a bang!"

The latest Netflix documentary will give us an insight into his life, how he balanced his fame and his past struggles during his time on earth.