Lasse Wellander Cause of Death

Popular musician and guitarist, Lasse Wellander who was a member of the ABBA music group have been reported dead. According to his family, he died of cancer after the disease spread through his system. He was 70 years old at the time of death.

“You were an amazing musician and humble as few, but above all, you were a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather. Kind, safe, caring, and loving… and so much more, that cannot be described in words. A hub in our lives, and it’s unbelievable that we now have to live on without you,” his family shared.

In a statement issued by his band members, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Anderson, Agnetha Faltskog, and Ann-Frid Lyngstad, they paid tributes to their beloved friend in a heartfelt message.

“Lasse was a dear friend, a fun guy, and a superb guitarist. The importance of his creative input in the recording studio as his rock solid guitar work on stage was immense. We mourn his tragic and premature death and remember the kind words, the sense of humor, the smiling face, and the musical brilliance of the man who played such an integral role in the Abba story. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten,” the statement read.

Wellander joined ABBA in 1975 as a guitarist and helped the group achieve several hit songs including Voulez Vous, Take A Chance On Me, and Knowing Me, Knowing You. 

In 2001, he performed on the group’s comeback record Voyage and also helped developed the soundtrack to the film version of musical Mamma Mia.

As a solo artist, he released quite a few albums including his 2006 hit album, Simple Ticket. He was a recipient of numerous awards including the Royal Swedish Academy of Music Award (2005) and the Swedish Musicians’ Union Special Prize (2008).