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Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson dies aged 61 after long illness

Marie performing in Glasgow in July 2003 [Photo: Redferns via Getty Images]

Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson has died at the age of 61.

The Swedish popstar, who co-created Roxette with Per Gessle in 1986, died on Monday morning after suffering from a long-term illness.

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