Marie Fredriksson, lead singer of the Swedish band Roxette, has died at the age 61.
The duo released eight more albums.
Roxettes Twitter account also shared the sad news of Fredrikssons death.
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Gessle also paid tribute to his bandmate via a statement.
Time goes by so quickly, it read.
And what a dream we eventually got to share!
Thank you, Marie, thanks for everything.
You were an outstanding musician, a master of the voice, an amazing performer.
Thanks for painting my black and white songs in the most beautiful colors.
You were the most wonderful friend for over 40 years.
All my love goes out to you and your family.
Things will never be the same.
The president of Warner Music Nordics, Jonas Siljemark, also chimed in with a tribute.
Were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Marie Fredriksson, he wrote.
Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.
Fredrikssons funeral will be a private, family-only ceremony.
