Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson loses her battle brain cancer

Marie Fredriksson of Roxette MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 18: Marie Fredriksson of Roxette performs on stage at Palacio de Vistalegre on November 18, 2011 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images) (Carlos Alvarez)

'It Must Have Been Love' singer has died at age 61 after battling with brain tumor, NME reported.

Swedish newspaper Expressen confirmed the death of the 80's singer by publishing a statement from her family that read: "It is with great sadness that we have to announce that one of our biggest and most beloved artists is gone." Read more here.

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