ABBA guitarist Lasse Wellander dies at 70. According to the guitarist's Facebook page, the cause of death was cancer..
The musician's family said he died on April 7 surrounded by loved ones..
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“It is with inexpressible sadness that we must inform you that our beloved Lasse has fallen asleep. He recently contracted rapidly spreading cancer and died on Good Friday morning surrounded by loved ones..
We love you very much and miss you,” the message reads..
Wellander began collaborating with ABBA in 1974, he took part in the recording of 24 songs, including Intermezzo No. 1 and Crazy World, and the group's eight albums. He also toured with the group in 1975, 1977, 1979 and 1980..
After the breakup of the group in 1982, the musician continued his solo career.. He also took part in the creation of the soundtracks of the film \! starring Meryl Streep. Wellander's solo album was released in 1981..