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ABBA's drummer found dead

Ola Brunkert discovered at his home in Spain

Ola Brunkert ex-session drummer with Swedish pop band ABBA, has been found dead (March 17).

Brunkert was discovered by a neighbour yesterday (March 16), after apparently falling from a window at his home in Majorca, Spain.

The drummer who toured extensively with group and was also the only session musician to appear on all of ABBA’s albums, reports BBC News.

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cassie-x 

Mar 17, 2008

Oh dear
i dont even like abba but.....
its just one of those things that you dont think will happen
oh dear
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