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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Emine Sinmaz

Abba’s long-serving guitarist Lasse Wellander dies

Lasse Wellander at Wembley Arena, London performing with Abba in 1979.
Lasse Wellander at Wembley Arena, London, performing with Abba in 1979. Photograph: Gus Stewart/Getty Images

Abba have paid tribute to the “musical brilliance” of their longstanding guitarist, Lasse Wellander, who has died aged 70 after being diagnosed with cancer.

The musician, who played on the band’s biggest albums and toured with them between 1975 and 1980, died early on Friday “surrounded by his loved ones”, his family said.

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