On the third anniversary of his death by suicide in Oman, Avicii's fans have taken to social media to pay their respects and remember him.On April 20th, 2018, the world realized that the EDM legend, real name Tim Bergling, had been found dead in a hotel room in Muscat, Oman. It was not until a few days later that TMZ reported that the cause of death was a suicide due to self-inflicted injuries with a broken wine bottle.Avicii was just 28 years old at the time of his death. He leaves behind a musical legacy that continues to inspire and move people. His debut single, Levels, came out when he was 22 and catapulted him to fame. His debut studio album, True, solidified his presence in the industry.Also read: McDonald's x BTS: Army's erupt and take over Twitter as McDonald's announces "The BTS meal"Avicii is survived by his parents, Klas Bergling and Anki Liden, his sister Linda, and his brothers Anton and David.Why did Avicii die by suicide?After his death, his family released an open letter, saying:"Our beloved Tim was a seeker, a fragile artistic soul searching for answers to existential questions."Two years before his death, Avicii had returned from touring, and his family stated that the musician wanted to "find a balance in life to be happy and be able to do what he loved most - music."They also said that the musician was not made for the "business machine" he found himself in but was a "sensitive guy" who loved his fans but "shunned the spotlight."His family said that Avicii "could now not go on any longer" and "wanted to find peace."The family concluded their letter by stating:"Tim, you will forever be loved and sadly missed. The person you were and your music will keep your memory alive."The legacy that Avicii left behindAvicii's ability to blend electronic music with elements of different genres made him stand out. He was an influential pioneer in the electronic music industry, and he left behind an important legacy.Also read: Fans wonder if GOT7's Jackson Wang will be singing for Marvel's Shang-Chi OSTFollowing his death by suicide, Avicii's family launched the Tim Bergling Foundation to raise awareness on mental illness and suicide prevention. The foundation also works to tackle climate change, manage business development, and conserve endangered species.But the most significant impact Avicii had was on music. Many EDM artists have credited the Swede for being their inspiration, including Kygo, Diplo, Martin Garrix, and Sebastian Ingrosso. Other musicians like Charlie Pluth and Eric Clapton also said that Avicii inspired them.After Avicii's death, his style of genre crossover was carried on by other artists in songs like Zedd's The Middle and Hailee Steinfeld's Let Me Go.How fans are remembering Avicii on his third death anniversaryOn Avicii's third death anniversary, fans and other artists took to social media to remember the artist.Remembering Avicii, who passed away three years ago today. 🕊 pic.twitter.com/Hw5vnDVm5i— Ministry of Sound (@ministryofsound) April 20, 20213 years without you AviciiTim Bergling 1989 - Forever pic.twitter.com/sYiLPLghFL— Festival Season (@Festseasonmedia) April 19, 2021We miss u, angel◢ ◤ 3 years without youYou always be eternal!🤍 #Avicii pic.twitter.com/2qpG1g9UBE— Mariana.♡ (@Marian2__) April 20, 2021Three years since you left, a legend that made history. ◢ ◤ ♥#Avicii #Billboard pic.twitter.com/OdfgtdHQ4Z— 𝘓𝘰𝘱𝘴𝘪𝘶𝘴 (@lopsius) April 20, 2021Today marks 3 years since we lost Avicii. To this day, my favorite lyric from him is this.. pic.twitter.com/H483HsdYwR— Friendly Nbhd Fuckup 🕸 (@ZessSingh) April 20, 2021Today 3 years ago, Tim Bergling, better known as Avicii passed away in Oman.An amazing producer and an even more amazing person.Avicii. 🌹8 September 1989 - 20 April 2018 pic.twitter.com/3rJsHrej9Z— Thijs 🇳🇱🔴 (@lfcthijs) April 20, 2021RIP @Avicii 💔 Can’t believe it’s been 3 years. The world misses u & u’ll be in our hearts forever! 🙌🌈 I’ve never concretely opened up about this before online, so thought this would be a good chance to do so & to share w u a bit of my journey w Bipolar DisorderMuch love,Oli pic.twitter.com/ZblVESwbmE— 🌴🦎Oliver Heldens 🐨🕺🏻 (@OliverHeldens) April 20, 2021Three years later, and it still doesn't feel real. Rip Avicii❤😭 pic.twitter.com/xhBNZQX9un— Hope Rector (@Elysian1103) April 20, 20213 years passed and I still love you and miss you, hope one day we’ll get together @Avicii 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/lr201suyon— Sara ◢ ◤ (@_SaraUchiha) April 19, 2021thank you, tim! I‘ll always love you. 3 years since you’re gone...:(#Avicii #Tim pic.twitter.com/SbiZno5GQs— bensi (@benwhaatelse) April 19, 20213 years back we lost one of the most iconic legend of music industry, he's gone but never ever will be forgotten, celebrating Avicii's life and thanking him for inspiring and uplifting millions of us.❤️❤️❤️ #Avicii #AviciiForever pic.twitter.com/4aFHxeZk1z— Ashexstein music (@Ashexstein7) April 20, 202120/04/2018 - 20/04/2021you won’t fade away, Tim. you will be forever with us, forever with me. thank you Avicii, wherever you are. ⊿ ◸🤍 pic.twitter.com/RXMfH5VvHv— m‎åverick ✪ mcu phase 4 era (@MrsMPendragon) April 19, 2021The music Avicii left behind continues to make an impact three years after his death. His family's initiatives have also expanded his legacy to include mental health awareness.It is no wonder then that his impact on the music industry and the world continues to be felt.