Marie Fredriksson of Roxette Dead At 61

*ZariusTwo* · 12-10-2019, 06:34 AM

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Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson has died aged 61, her manager has confirmed.

The Swedish star achieved global success in the 1990s with hits including The Look, Joyride and It Must Have Been Love.

A statement said the singer had died on Monday, 9 December "following a 17-year long battle with cancer".

"You were the most wonderful friend for over 40 years," her bandmate Per Gessle said. "Things will never be the same."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-50730052

*triplexxx* · 12-10-2019, 08:43 AM

An iconic voice from one of the best decades of music, her talent will be missed but always cherished, RIP Marie.

*IMJ* · 12-10-2019, 09:52 AM

Oh no! I just found out about this from this thread.... How sad. I've actually been listening to Look Sharp, Tourism and Joyride a lot in the last few months and had developed a new appreciation for Watercolours In The Rain.

A couple months back I realized I hadn't checked up on the band in a long time and stumbled upon a video where she was sick but still coming out on stage e even if just to sit there and sing the best that she could. I was truly impacted by that - it was so legit on every level, it was honestly amazing.

This really is sad news.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 12-10-2019, 10:08 AM

Roxette was a pop group that peaked in popularity at the same time as TMNT.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 12-10-2019, 01:17 PM

Geez, this is turning out to be a rough month for entertainment deaths. Roxette was always a great band, and I really loved Joyride and It Must Have Been Love. Blessed journey to the next life, and RIP.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 12-10-2019, 01:42 PM

Her name was Marie Fredriksson, not Maria Fredriksson.

*IMJ* · 12-10-2019, 06:07 PM

I'm going to post this link here for you guys that have both the interest and the emotional maturity to understand the situation. I caught this video a few months back. I just randomly decided to dig into what Roxette was up to because I hadn't heard anything about them in years.

I think the gravity of this is heavy, and I honestly have a lot of respect for that woman marching out on stage and just doing her thing, even if she had to sit to perform for people, given her condition.

Roxette Dresden 06/28/15

Even if you don't want to watch the whole thing, dive into about 27 minutes in, or even at the 8 minute mark. She was in no condition to be performing, but she came out, sat by the drum kit and sang what she could while the band supported her.

Absolutely admirable person there.

*Papenbrook* · 12-11-2019, 07:34 PM

My thoughts are with her family and loved ones.

May she rest in peace.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 12-17-2019, 11:28 AM

Playlist, Radio Sweden

10 December 2019

https://sverigesradio.se/sida/latlis...ate=2019-12-10

12-10-2019, 08:43 AM	#2
triplexxx Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,595	An iconic voice from one of the best decades of music, her talent will be missed but always cherished, RIP Marie. Last edited by triplexxx; 12-10-2019 at 03:16 PM.

12-10-2019, 09:52 AM	#3
IMJ Emperor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midwest, U.S.A. Posts: 6,985	Oh no! I just found out about this from this thread.... How sad. I've actually been listening to Look Sharp, Tourism and Joyride a lot in the last few months and had developed a new appreciation for Watercolours In The Rain. A couple months back I realized I hadn't checked up on the band in a long time and stumbled upon a video where she was sick but still coming out on stage e even if just to sit there and sing the best that she could. I was truly impacted by that - it was so legit on every level, it was honestly amazing. This really is sad news. __________________ Wave 1 Collectibles Online Market Watch Blog Collection Photography

12-10-2019, 10:08 AM	#4
Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,154	Roxette and TMNT Roxette was a pop group that peaked in popularity at the same time as TMNT.

12-10-2019, 01:17 PM	#5
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,772	Geez, this is turning out to be a rough month for entertainment deaths. Roxette was always a great band, and I really loved Joyride and It Must Have Been Love. Blessed journey to the next life, and RIP. __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

12-10-2019, 01:42 PM	#6
Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,154	Marie Fredriksson Her name was Marie Fredriksson, not Maria Fredriksson.

12-10-2019, 06:07 PM	#7
IMJ Emperor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midwest, U.S.A. Posts: 6,985	I'm going to post this link here for you guys that have both the interest and the emotional maturity to understand the situation. I caught this video a few months back. I just randomly decided to dig into what Roxette was up to because I hadn't heard anything about them in years. I think the gravity of this is heavy, and I honestly have a lot of respect for that woman marching out on stage and just doing her thing, even if she had to sit to perform for people, given her condition. Roxette Dresden 06/28/15 Even if you don't want to watch the whole thing, dive into about 27 minutes in, or even at the 8 minute mark. She was in no condition to be performing, but she came out, sat by the drum kit and sang what she could while the band supported her. Absolutely admirable person there. __________________ Wave 1 Collectibles Online Market Watch Blog Collection Photography

12-11-2019, 07:34 PM	#8
Papenbrook The King of Nothing Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: No comment -_- ... Posts: 2,755	My thoughts are with her family and loved ones. May she rest in peace.

12-17-2019, 11:28 AM	#9
Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,154	Playlist Playlist, Radio Sweden 10 December 2019 https://sverigesradio.se/sida/latlis...ate=2019-12-10

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