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Lead singer of Roxette dies at 61 Singer Marie Fredriksson of Swedish pop duo Roxette died on Monday at the age of 61 after spending years battling cancer and the lingering effects of its treatment, her manager said.

Roxette produced several international hits including four US number ones with “It Must Have Been Love”, from the film”Pretty Woman”, “The Look”, “Listen to Your Heart” and”Joyride”.

“It is with great sadness that we must announce that one of our biggest and most loved artists is gone,” Fredriksson’s manager said in a statement.The group released its breakthrough album “Look Sharp” two years later. “You painted my black and white songs in the most beautiful colours,” Gessle said of the singer in Monday’s statement.

 

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May she rest in eternal peace

I never knew Roxette was a group, i always thought it was her name. Condolences to her family, friends and fans

RIP dear 👼 . Your lovely music will live forever .

Andimaz nokumazi

So sad. I Loved Roxette 's songs!! Condolences to her family and friends. In remembrance ListenToYourHeart ItMustHaveBeenLove enews people

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