At 78, ABBA legend Benny Andersson has finally broken his silence, revealing the hidden struggles, heartbreak, and truth behind “her” that followed the band’s breakup—an emotional confession that reshapes how fans see the man whose music once masked his deepest pain.

For decades, Benny Andersson has been known to the world as one of the musical architects behind ABBA, the Swedish supergroup that took the 1970s and 1980s by storm with glitter, disco rhythms, and chart-topping anthems that continue to echo across generations.

But while the group’s legacy is eternal and its music timeless, the man behind the keyboards and melodies has carried stories he never fully shared—until now.

At 78, Benny has finally chosen to speak openly about “her,” about the difficult chapters that followed ABBA’s breakup, and about what the band means to him today.

ABBA’s journey began in Stockholm in 1972, when Benny joined forces with Björn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Fältskog, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad.

What started as a collaboration quickly transformed into a phenomenon.

Their Eurovision win in 1974 with Waterloo catapulted them into international stardom, and hits like Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, and Take a Chance on Me sealed their place in music history.

To fans, the group embodied joy and togetherness.

But behind the spotlights, Benny was navigating a complicated personal life, especially after ABBA’s disbandment in 1982.

“The breakup wasn’t just professional, it was deeply personal,” Benny admitted in a recent conversation in Stockholm.

“We were all going through divorces, heartbreaks, and the collapse of what felt like a family.

It was more than just a band—it was our lives.”

The “her” Benny refers to has been the subject of speculation for years.

While some assume it points to his ex-wife and ABBA bandmate Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Benny clarified that it was more complex.

“It’s not just about one person,” he explained.

“It’s about the women in my life who shaped me—my bandmates, my partners, my mother.

‘Her’ is a reflection of the sacrifices, the pain, and the inspiration that women gave me, often without recognition.”

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Benny kept a low profile, focusing on composing and producing.

He worked on musicals with Björn, including Chess and later contributing to Mamma Mia!, the stage show and blockbuster film that reignited ABBA mania worldwide.

Still, he rarely spoke about his personal struggles.

Friends close to him recall that Benny often drowned himself in music as a way to escape loneliness and regrets.

Now, decades later, Benny admits that keeping silent for so long came at a cost.

“I let the music do the talking, but the silence created distance between myself and the fans who wanted to understand me.

At 78, I don’t want to hide anymore.

People deserve to know the truth—that we were just as fragile as anyone else.”

When asked about ABBA’s surprise reunion in 2021 with the album Voyage and their groundbreaking hologram concert residency in London, Benny smiled but offered a bittersweet perspective.

“It was a beautiful way to come together again, to show the world that ABBA’s spirit was still alive.

But it also reminded me of everything we lost—the relationships, the time, the years we can’t get back.”

For fans, his confession feels like the final missing piece in the ABBA story.

While the band has always represented joy, Benny’s honesty reveals the human cost behind the glittering success.

His acknowledgment of “her”—whoever the listener interprets that to be—adds layers of vulnerability to a man often seen only through the lens of fame.

Longtime fan Eva Lundqvist, 62, who attended ABBA’s Voyage concert in London, said, “Hearing Benny speak about this now makes the songs feel different.

When I listen to The Winner Takes It All, I hear his pain more clearly.

It’s heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time.”

Still, Benny refuses to let regret define him.

“I don’t want people to think it’s a sad ending,” he emphasized.

“I’ve lived a life filled with music, friendship, and love.

ABBA gave me more than I could ever dream of.

But I also want people to know that behind every glittering costume and disco ball, there were real hearts breaking.”

As he looks ahead, Benny says he’s content to let the younger generation take the music forward.

“ABBA will outlive me, and that’s the greatest gift an artist can have—to know the songs will continue to mean something after you’re gone.”

At 78, Benny Andersson has finally stopped hiding behind the melodies.

His truth—about her, about love, about loss, and about ABBA—is both painful and liberating.

And while fans may never know every detail of the story, they now see a clearer picture of the man whose music made the whole world dance, even as he quietly carried his own heartbreak offstage.