ABBA Drummer Found Dead

Posted Mar 17th 2008 10:39AM by TMZ Staff

Swedish super-band ABBA's long-time drummer Ola Brunkert was found dead in his Mallorca, Spain home over the weekend.

Spanish police say the gruesome death was caused by a freak accident in which Brunkert bled to death after puncturing his throat with a broken piece of glass. According to CNN, police believe the drummer may have fallen against a glass partition that separated his kitchen from his garden, causing the glass to break and fatally cut his throat.

Brunkert was not one of the four "famous" members of ABBA, but was a studio drummer who played on all their albums.

Filed under: R.I.P.

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1. So sad! May he be at rest.

Posted at 11:39AM on Mar 17th 2008 by Gia

2. This story reminds me of that gay dude that Amy Sedaris has been stalking and gay bashing and trying to drive to suicide. There should be a PETA for humans.

Posted at 11:42AM on Mar 17th 2008 by fundaydet

3. Ola Brunkert? Now there's a household name for ya.

Posted at 11:46AM on Mar 17th 2008 by Roger C.

4. one of the greatest drummers of all time.

r.i.p.

Posted at 12:13PM on Mar 17th 2008 by louisschefano

5. Wow, what a horrible way to go. Kind of scary, really - reminds us that anyone can just be walking around their house, and all of a sudden trip on something and... ZOMG!! *dies*

Posted at 12:16PM on Mar 17th 2008 by Hyperbole

6. R.I.P
I stii enjoy the music you and the other folks made. You were a great drummer. Thanks a lot.

Posted at 12:36PM on Mar 17th 2008 by Oduro S

7. Our Love to the swedish people who must be mourning the loss of a national icon. A terrible accident but what a contribution he made to the history of music and the swedes should be proud to have produced such a great band. GARY IN NYC

Posted at 12:38PM on Mar 17th 2008 by GARY IN NEW YORK

8. This story is very sad.

But, I must comment on this idiot who keeps posting the "Amy Sedaris" faux stories. Exactly how does this gruesome death story remind you of some fake person who is supposedly stalking and gay bashing someone? Obviously trying to get people to go to your stupid website. I'm surprised you don't claim to have seen this guy on your millionaire dating site. Give us all a break already.

Posted at 12:41PM on Mar 17th 2008 by duh

9. 2. This story reminds me of that gay dude that Amy Sedaris has been stalking and gay bashing and trying to drive to suicide. There should be a PETA for humans.

Posted at 11:42AM on Mar 17th 2008 by fundaydet

Huh? What correlation does this story have with gay-bashing and suicide. Do you even understand what you've just read? The poor guy supposedly accidentally died from a broken glass (which he must have accidentally fallen over) that was from the glass partition separating his kitchen and garden that cut his throat. Tell me where in the article does it mention anything about suicide. Before you make senseless comments like this, do ensure you fully comprehend the content of the article PLEASE! Obviously, you're just another PETA kool-aid drinker! Peace!

Posted at 1:02PM on Mar 17th 2008 by man0war777

10. I grew up with hearing ABBA play cuz of my parents but WOW!!! That is sad and VERY strange freak accident. Who wudda guessed?!?! Poor man, but hopefully his family/friends will get over this smoothly, well as smoothly as anyone can. RIP

Posted at 2:14PM on Mar 17th 2008 by Specailk007

11. Hey there,
tragic news.I used to practice to those songs he recorded.
Slainte
Check out my band BRAZEN ANGELZ
www.myspace.com/brazenangelzuk.com
STealth

Posted at 2:34PM on Mar 17th 2008 by Stealth

12. Thats really sad.He was a great drummer.He reminds me of the drummer from Brazen Angelz.
Cheers
Kieron

Posted at 2:45PM on Mar 17th 2008 by KIERON

13. Whoa!! His death was like something out of a final destination movie. How cool is that?!!! I hope they make one of the deaths in part 4 something like this. He went out like a champ.

Posted at 2:48PM on Mar 17th 2008 by s dot

14. I agree that this story has nothing to do with Amy Sedaris but allow me to correct you Mr Duh, Amy is a real person, not a "fake person". She is a comedian.

Posted at 2:53PM on Mar 17th 2008 by stacy

15. This remlnds me of the old adage "People who have glass doors shouldn't walk through them". Hunter Pence take note.

Posted at 2:58PM on Mar 17th 2008 by jp71006

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