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Thorleif Torstensson

1949 – 2021

Swedish singer and musician

Dansband singerDansband musicianSaxophonist
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About Thorleif Torstensson

Lived 1949 – 2021 (aged 71). Thorleif Torstensson was a Swedish dansband singer, dansband musician and saxophonist.

Sven Thorleif Georg Torstensson (26 June 1949 – 10 January 2021) was a Swedish singer, saxophonist and guitarist.

He was the lead singer of the danceband Thorleifs from its inception in 1962. Torstensson along with Thorleifs took part in Melodifestivalen 2009 with the song "Sweet Kissin' in the Moonlight". He took part as a celebrity contestant on Kändisdjungeln which was broadcast on TV4 in 2009.

Torstensson died on 10 January 2021, after a week of care of in a Halmstad hospital, from COVID-19.

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Important facts

Born
26 June 1949, Norrhult-Klavreström
Birth century
20th century
Died
10 January 2021, Halmstad
Occupation
Dansband singer, dansband musician, saxophonist
Nationality
Sweden

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thorleif Torstensson?

Swedish singer and musician (1949-2021)

When was Thorleif Torstensson born?

Thorleif Torstensson was born on 26 June 1949 in Norrhult-Klavreström.

When did Thorleif Torstensson die?

Thorleif Torstensson died on 10 January 2021 in Halmstad.

What was Thorleif Torstensson's occupation?

Thorleif Torstensson was a dansband singer, dansband musician and saxophonist.

What nationality was Thorleif Torstensson?

Thorleif Torstensson was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thorleif Torstensson

· Wikidata: Q6214060

· DBpedia: Thorleif Torstensson

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