ABBA Guitarist Lasse Wellander Passes Away at 70 After Short Battle With Cancer
Heartbreaking news for ABBA fans, as guitarist Lasse Wellander leaves the world at the age of 70. With an emotional tribute penned by his family, the world is informed about the demise of the music legend after his short battle with cancer. Giving us some of the biggest hits throughout the 70s and 80s, and recently releasing another hit album, Voyage, in 2021, Wellander left his fans grieving.
Following his short battle with cancer, his family explains the indescribable sadness of losing the legend, early on the day of Good Friday. Achieving his success and being a massive part of ABBA’s biggest hits, Lasse Wellander’s fans wished for him to live longer.
Lasse Wellander’s Tragic Demise At 70
Joining ABBA in 1974 and recording music along with Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Lasse Wellander became one of them. Releasing smashing hits during his prime like Crazy World, the guitarist played more than 20 tracks for the band. Performing to a massive sold-out crowd, Wellander even worked on the soundtrack of Meryl Streep‘s Mamma Mia.
Becoming a music legend during the 70s and 80s, Wellander’s legacy comes to an end in 2023. Reportedly suffering from cancer, Lasse Wellander died at the age of 70, in April 2023. The news of Wellander’s death was announced by his family through an online statement. Without mentioning details about his ailment and the cause of his demise, the Swedish musician’s family simply informed his fans and the world about his journey to the afterlife.
Lasse Wellander’s Family Shares A Heartfelt Message
Playing a total of 24 recordings of ABBA and releasing the latest Voyage album in 2021, guitarist Lasse Wellander died on Good Friday. Wellander’s family shared the heartbreaking news with the world through an online message. Informing his fans about his battle with cancer, the Swedish musician’s family wrote a heartfelt statement.
“It is with indescribable sadness that we have to announce that our beloved Lasse has fallen asleep.”
Starting to play guitar as a child in Sweden, Lasse Wellander’s legacy rests in peace, with his demise. Winning the hearts of his fans with his music, Wellander left the world mourning his death. His family shared in the statement, “Lasse recently fell ill with what turned out to be cancer that had spread,”. Informing his fans of his ailment, his family further mentioned, “Early on Good Friday he passed away surrounded by his loved ones”.
Concluding their message with, “We love and miss you so much” the musician’s family is grieving his passing. Being a major part of ABBA and entertaining his fans with his music, Lasse Wellander shall live forever in the hearts of his fans.
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Source: DailyMail
