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Lena Ulvaeus, Former Wife of ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus, Dies at 76

No cause of death has been released, with reports noting her long battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Overview

  • Her death was confirmed by Björn Ulvaeus’ longtime agent Görel Hanser to the Swedish outlet Svensk Damtidning.
  • Björn Ulvaeus said he misses her very much, according to remarks reported by Expressen.
  • Lena Ulvaeus received a diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 2003 and later spoke publicly about its impact on her life.
  • The couple married in 1981, had two daughters named Emma and Anna, and announced their divorce in 2022 after more than four decades together.
  • They first met at a New Year’s Eve party hosted by ABBA members Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad in late 1978.