Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson has died after a long illness.
The Swedish songwriter formed Roxette in 1986, forging a creative partnership with Per Gessie.
Scoring international success, power ballads such as 'It Must Have Been Love' rocketed the group to stardom.
Marie Fredriksson performed in London's O2 Arena back in 2015, however she has now succumbed to illness.
News was confirmed by her family, who issued the following statement:
“It is with great sadness that we have to announce that one of our biggest and most beloved artists is gone. Marie Fredriksson died on the morning of 9 December in the suites of her previous illness.”
Roxette were quick to pay tribute, stating: "Things will never be the same…"
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/MQwkjEozl3
— Roxette (@TheRealRoxette) December 10, 2019
Our thoughts are with her family and friends.
Join us on the ad-free creative social network Vero, as we get under the skin of global cultural happenings. Follow Clash Magazine as we skip merrily between clubs, concerts, interviews and photo shoots. Get backstage sneak peeks, exclusive content and access to Clash Live events and a true view into our world as the fun and games unfold.
