Björn Skifs
Björn Skifs is a celebrated Swedish musician and actor, known for his significant contributions to the Swedish music scene over five decades. He gained international fame in the 1970s as the frontman of the band Blue Swede, which achieved a historic milestone by topping the American Billboard charts with the hit 'Hooked on a Feeling.' Skifs has participated multiple times in Sweden's Eurovision selection, Melodifestivalen, and has enjoyed a successful solo career with numerous hit songs. In addition to music, he has acted in films and television, becoming a beloved figure in Swedish culture. Recently, he announced his retirement from performing following a diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia, reflecting on a life filled with music, love, and laughter.
Born on Apr 20, 1945 (80 years old)
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Björn Skifs publicly announced his dementia diagnosis before Mikael Wiehe.
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Björn Skifs is concluding his career after being diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.
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