Avicii‘s beloved dog is facing a cancer battle, and fans are being asked to help.
A GoFundMe has been launched for Liam, the dog Avicii and longtime friend and photographer Sean Eriksson adopted from a shelter together, to help cover the cost of cancer treatment and ongoing care. According to Eriksson, Liam’s cancer treatment is “going well,” but the financial burden has fallen largely on Filippo Moretti, the trainer who has cared for the dog since Bergling’s death.
In the campaign’s description, Eriksson writes that Bergling once told him Liam was his first experience of unconditional love.
“Liam is very well, but he will always miss Tim,” Moretti told EDM.com in an intimate 2022 interview.
Avicii, Filippo Moretti and Liam.Credit: Image courtesy of Filippo Moretti
The fundraiser follows a May report that Liam had survived a tumor scare, making the new campaign an emotional development for fans who have followed the dog’s life since Bergling’s passing. The legendary DJ, 28, tragically died by suicide in 2018 after grappling with mental health struggles contrived largely from a grueling tour schedule.
Liam holds a unique place in Avicii’s story. Eriksson notes that the dog was central to “The Crowning of Prince Liam,” a road trip during which Avicii’s track ‘Without You’ was created. He also describes Liam as a source of emotional support for Bergling during periods of anxiety.
Eriksson says donations will first go toward Liam’s health and care. If any funds remain, the hope is to help Moretti and Liam meet some of the people who have followed Liam’s journey over the past decade.
As of this writing, the campaign has raised kr17,680 of its kr100,000 goal, or roughly $1,820 of about $10,300 USD. You can donate to Liam’s cause here.
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