This fragile woman did not give up in the face of a terrible illness and left behind a lot of joy and sincere emotions. Marie Fredriksson, a 61-year-old singer and member of the Roxette pop-rock duo, died in Stockholm on Monday morning, December 9. She struggled with brain cancer for more than 15 years and, despite the unfavorable prognosis of doctors, not only did not lose her ability to work, but also returned to active work after a long and difficult treatment, adding painting and writing to music. Roxette’s music largely determined the sound of pop songs of the nineties, especially ballads. And the sensual hit It Must Have Been Love became a world sensation, sounding in the romantic comedy “Beauty” with Julia Roberts and Richard Gere.
Fredrickson was definitely Roxette’s main star and face. However, he and Per Hessle worked as a full-fledged duo. And this proves the drive hit Dangerous, which they performed together. “Thank you, Marie, thank you for everything. You were an amazing musician, voice master and an incredible performer. Thank you for painting my black and white songs with the most beautiful colors. You have been the most wonderful friend for over forty years. I am proud, flattered and happy that I was able to share with you so much of your time, talent, warmth, generosity and sense of humor. All my love for your family. Nothing will be the same, “Peer said goodbye to Marie on his Facebook page.