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Gustav Lorentzen

Norwegian musician

Died when: 62 years 205 days (750 months)
Star Sign: Libra

 

Gustav Lorentzen

Gustav Lorentzen (28 September 1947 – 21 April 2010), also known by his stage name Ludvigsen, was a Norwegian singer-songwriter, best known from being half of the successful duo Knutsen & Ludvigsen, alongside Øystein "Knutsen" Dolmen.

He went solo in 1986, winning four Spellemann awards and one nomination for his 5 albums.In addition to music, Lorentzen made several TV series and books, mostly intended for children.

He also had a degree in acoustics from the Norwegian Institute of Technology.From 1997 until his death, Lorentzen collaborated with the psychologist Magne Raundalen, creating a therapeutic program for traumatized children, mainly victims of wars.

He was also a UNICEF Ambassador since 1993.On 21 April 2010, Lorentzen collapsed during an orienteering competition outside of Bergen and went into cardiac arrest.

He was pronounced dead a few minutes later.


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