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ABBA's Anni-Frid Lyngstad: From Norway to Swiss Love

4/23/2025

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Anni-Frid Lyngstad, a vital force behind ABBA, was born on November 15, 1945, in Norway. She joined the iconic band in 1972, shortly after marrying Benny Andersson, though their union ended in divorce in 1981. A mother of two, she later found love with Prince Heinrich Ruzzo Reuss and now resides in Switzerland with her partner, Henry Smith.

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Anni-Frid Lyngstad, a vital force behind ABBA, was born on November 15, 1945, in Norway. She joined the iconic band in 1972, shortly after marrying Benny Andersson, though their union ended in divorce in 1981. A mother of two, she later found love with Prince Heinrich Ruzzo Reuss and now resides in Switzerland with her partner, Henry Smith.