Danish musicians died in Cancer

Here are 3 famous musicians from Denmark died in Cancer:

Erik Tuxen

Erik Tuxen (July 4, 1902 Mannheim-August 28, 1957 Denmark) also known as Erik Oluf Tuxen, Eric Olaf To~ukusen or Eric To~ukusen was a Danish conductor, composer and music arranger.

Erik Tuxen came from a family of musicians - his father was a conductor and his mother was a pianist. He began his musical career as a violinist but soon switched to conducting. Tuxen was one of the most important figures in Danish music during the mid-twentieth century. He was the conductor of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra from 1937 to 1955, and he also worked with the Royal Danish Orchestra and the Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra. Tuxen was known for his interpretations of classical music, but he also composed and arranged music, including works for film and theater. In addition to his musical activities, Tuxen was also an influential figure in Danish cultural life, serving as the head of the Danish National Radio's music department and as the chairman of the Danish Musicians' Union.

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Dan Turèll

Dan Turèll (March 19, 1946 Copenhagen-October 15, 1993 Copenhagen) also known as Dan Turell, Turèll, Dan, Onkel Danny or Uncle Danny was a Danish writer and novelist. He had one child, Lotus Turèll.

His albums include Sølvstjernerne, Glad i Åbningstiden and Pas På Pengene!.

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Inga Nielsen

Inga Nielsen (June 2, 1946 Holbæk-February 10, 2008 Gentofte Municipality) was a Danish , .

Her albums: Dansk Jul.

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