For decades, Benny Andersson has remained one of the central figures in ABBA’s extraordinary story, helping create the music that turned the Swedish group into a global phenomenon. In 2026, at 79 rather than 78, Andersson continues to discuss his songwriting, ABBA’s legacy, and the creative relationships that shaped the group. Recent interviews have also highlighted his enduring friendship with former bandmate Anni-Frid Lyngstad.

If “her” refers to Anni-Frid Lyngstad, their history is particularly fascinating. Andersson and Lyngstad were once married, while ABBA’s other couple, Björn Ulvaeus and Agnetha Fältskog, also went through a divorce. The personal upheaval eventually contributed to the end of ABBA’s original period together in 1982. Decades later, however, all four members reunited professionally for the Voyage project.

Andersson and Lyngstad have since demonstrated that their complicated past did not prevent them from maintaining a meaningful friendship. Their recent public appearance together at the ABBA Arena in London showed a relaxed relationship between two people whose lives have been intertwined for more than half a century. Andersson has also spoken about how much work went into creating ABBA’s music, emphasizing the enormous creative effort behind the group’s seemingly effortless hits.

So while the dramatic claim that Benny has “finally confirmed the truth” should be treated cautiously, the real story is compelling enough without sensationalism. His history with Lyngstad encompasses romance, marriage, heartbreak, music, separation, and ultimately a lasting friendship. Their journey remains one of the most intriguing personal chapters in ABBA’s remarkable history.