Marie Fredriksson , the female half of Swedish pop duo Roxette , died at the age of 61. Its management has made it known.
Fredriksson formed Roxette with Per Gessle in 1986 . The two released their first album the same year and then achieved international success in the late 1980s and 1990s.
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- Roxette (@TheRealRoxette) 10 December 2019The artist died Monday "because of the consequences of a long illness". "It is with great regret that we must inform you of the disappearance of one of the greatest and most beloved artists," said its management agency.
Marie Fredriksson became ill in 2002 and was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
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