Grethe Kausland

Grethe Kausland (née Nilsen; July 3, 1947 November 16, 2007) was a Norwegian singer, performer and actress. As a child star she was one of Norway's most popular singers (her debut single “Teddyen min” from 1955, sold more than 100,000 records), and she participated in several films as a child. She represented Norway in the 1972 Eurovision Song Contest, singing "Småting" with Benny Borg. From 1973 she performed regularly with the entertaining group Dizzie Tunes. Awarded "Spellemannprisen" 1978 for the album A Taste of Grethe Kausland, and "Leonardstatuetten" 1991 for her achievements on the revue scene.

Grethe Kausland
Grethe Kausland with Dizzie Tunes.
Born
Grethe Nilsen

(1947-07-03)July 3, 1947
Horten, Norway
DiedNovember 16, 2007(2007-11-16) (aged 60)
Oslo, Norway
Occupation(s)Actress, vocalist, singer

She died from lung cancer on November 16, 2007, in Oslo, Norway.

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