Music
10 Dec 19

Tributes pour in following the death of Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson

The Swedish pop star was 61.

Marie Fredriksson, remembered as one half of '80s pop-rock duo Roxette, has died, following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Swedish newspaper Expressen broke the news, stating: "It is with great sadness that we have to announce that one of our biggest and most beloved artists is gone."

Shooting to international attention in the late '80s with hits like 'It Must Have Been Love', 'The Look', 'Listen To Your Heart' and 'Dangerous', Roxette have sold an estimated 75 million records worldwide. Fredriksson also released several solo albums throughout her life, with her most recent album, Nu!, released in 2013.

Fredriksson was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2002. She continued to perform up until her retirement in 2016. Fredriksson is survived by her husband, producer Mikael Bolyos and her two children, Josefin and Oscar.

Fredriksson's Roxette partner, Per Gessle, leads the tributes, following news of her death at the age of 61.

Time goes by so quickly. It’s not that long ago we spent days+nights in my tiny apartment sharing impossible dreams. And what a dream we eventually got to share! I’m honoured to have met your talent+generosity. All my love goes to you+your family. Things will never be the same. pic.twitter.com/CTegAUGrXG

— Per Gessle (@PartyPleaser) December 10, 2019

Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson has died, aged 61, after a long battle with an illness.
The hits “It Must Have Been Love” and “Listen to Your Heart” and “The Look” are still brilliant. Go listen in her honour. pic.twitter.com/6VQqvcEmex

— Eric Alper 🎧 (@ThatEricAlper) December 10, 2019

The big C has taken you away from us Marie Fredriksson. Roxette tunes still make us happy.

What a Joyride you gave us..#RIP pic.twitter.com/FC72YZmi3O

— Mark Pilgrim (@MarkPilgrimZA) December 10, 2019

#Roxette ‘s songs were the soundtrack of my teenage life #RIPMarieFredriksson 🖤 Thank you for the inspiration and your music 🖤 pic.twitter.com/isVEa0ke9H

— Anggun Official (@Anggun_Cipta) December 10, 2019

Revisit 'It Must Have Been Love' below: