Björn Afzelius

Björn Svante Afzelius (January 27, 1947 – February 16, 1999), was a Swedish musician and guitarist who's songs were about socialism, love and joy. He released his debut album in 1974 and his last album weeks before his death. He had throat pain after he had played acoustic trio. In autumn 1997, doctors identified lung cancer. He died of the disease one and a half year later at the age of 52.

Björn Afzelius
Afzelius in 1994.
Born	(1947-01-27)January 27, 1947 Jönköping County, Sweden
Died	February 16, 1999(1999-02-16) (aged 52) Gothenburg, Sweden
Cause of death	Lung cancer
Nationality	Swedish
Years active	1970-1999

Björn Afzelius Media

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  Björn Afzelius grave at Västra kyrkogården in Gothenburg.

References

• "Björn Afzelius". Find-A-Grave. Retrieved 2006-10-20.