India, June 15 -- Gorel Hanser, a longtime manager whom ABBA trusted confidante of legendary Swedish pop group ABBA. She died at the age of 76. She was often referred to as the band's "fifth member" due to her decades-long association with the group. She also played a crucial role behind the scenes in managing ABBA's global success. The news was confirmed by the four ABBA members in a heartfelt social media tribute, describing her as their "most loved friend and closest colleague."

Who Was Gorel Hanser?

Gorel Hanser was a Swedish music executive, manager, and industry veteran who spent more than five decades working with ABBA and their associated businesses. She joined Polar Music and Sweden Music in 1969 and eventually became one of th...