Fans and figures from the world of music have been paying tribute to Roxette frontwoman Marie Frederiksson, whose death was announced yesterday.
The Swedish singer had been battling brain cancer in recent years and was 61 when she died on Sunday. She leaves behind husband Micke and their two children, Inez and Oscar.
She formed the pop-rock duo Roxette with Per Gessle in 1986 and they went on to have huge success with songs like 'Joyride', 'It Must Have Been Love' and 'The Look'.
Read some of the tributes on social media below:
Time goes by so quickly. It’s not that long ago we spent days+nights in my tiny apartment sharing impossible dreams. And what a dream we eventually got to share! I’m honoured to have met your talent+generosity. All my love goes to you+your family. Things will never be the same. pic.twitter.com/CTegAUGrXG
— Per Gessle (@PartyPleaser) December 10, 2019
“It must have been love but it's over now.. It must have been good but I lost it somehow.” - Roxette
Such a sad loss, beautiful voice, beautiful person.
RIP #MarieFredriksson pic.twitter.com/LBdY2GghPC— Pink Floyd - Steve®™💎 (@steve_sps) December 11, 2019
R.I.P
Marie Fredriksson...
Your voice and music will echo for eternity.
🙏🔊🙏♥️ pic.twitter.com/Cj6B4HXhgp— Lohtus K (@lohtusk) December 11, 2019
Marie Fredriksson and Roxette were awesome. pic.twitter.com/bAKjvVcT0A
— Call me Cassandra (@e_v_lux) December 10, 2019
I‘m devastated.....😔😔😔💔💔💔
The voice of #MarieFredriksson was so unique, I’ve grown up with the music of #Roxette, so many memories....still one of my fave bands.....
R.I.P. Marie 🙏 Thank you for the music, you will never be forgotten ♥️🖤♥️ pic.twitter.com/H2QBS4Oprp— eyes_on_tom (@2eyesontom) December 10, 2019
A lifetime of amazing memories and unforgettable music. Rest in peace, Marie. #Roxette #MarieFredriksson pic.twitter.com/j6nkGrbKkr
— SkinnyTwinz (@Skinny_Twinz) December 10, 2019
Listen To Your Heart ❤️ RIP Marie Fredriksson #Roxette pic.twitter.com/axbgZceLjn
— JES (@Official_JES) December 11, 2019
