ABBA's Long-Term Guitarist Lasse Wellander Dies at 70 Following a Short Battle with Cancer
10 April 2023
ABBA's Long-Term Guitarist Lasse Wellander Dies at 70 Following a Short Battle with Cancer
Lasse Wellander, a renowned Swedish guitarist, has passed away at the age of 70 after a brief struggle with cancer. The guitarist was an integral part of ABBA's success throughout the 1970s and 1980s, featuring in some of the band's biggest hits.
According to The Sun, Wellander played on a total of 24 ABBA recordings. His family shared the tragic news on Facebook, expressing their heartbreak and describing their beloved Lasse's final moments.
"It is with indescribable sadness that we have to announce that our beloved Lasse has fallen asleep," they wrote in a poignant statement. "Lasse recently fell ill with what turned out to be cancer that had spread, and early on Good Friday he passed away surrounded by his loved ones."
The news of Wellander's passing has been met with widespread condolences from the music community and fans alike. His contributions to ABBA's legacy will undoubtedly be remembered and celebrated for years to come.
Lasse Wellander, a renowned Swedish guitarist, has passed away at the age of 70 after a brief struggle with cancer. The guitarist was an integral part of ABBA's success throughout the 1970s and 1980s, featuring in some of the band's biggest hits.
According to The Sun, Wellander played on a total of 24 ABBA recordings. His family shared the tragic news on Facebook, expressing their heartbreak and describing their beloved Lasse's final moments.
"It is with indescribable sadness that we have to announce that our beloved Lasse has fallen asleep," they wrote in a poignant statement. "Lasse recently fell ill with what turned out to be cancer that had spread, and early on Good Friday he passed away surrounded by his loved ones."
The news of Wellander's passing has been met with widespread condolences from the music community and fans alike. His contributions to ABBA's legacy will undoubtedly be remembered and celebrated for years to come.
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