Family and friends gathered Wednesday in Holmenkollen, Norway, to bid farewell to Kjell Kaspersen, a former professional soccer player who died in mid-November at the age of 86. The funeral for Kaspersen, who also represented the Norwegian national team during his career with Skeid, drew tributes from both the sporting world and Scandinavian entertainment circles. Among those mourning his loss was Malin Berghagen, daughter of the late singer Lasse Berghagen and former stepdaughter to Kaspersen, who shared a poignant message following the service.
Kjell Kaspersen, former professional soccer player and father of Kristin Kaspersen, has been laid to rest.
The funeral for Kaspersen took place Wednesday in Holmenkollen, Norway.
“Kjell, say hello to Mom,” wrote Malin Berghagen, referencing Lill-Babs, to whom Kaspersen was once married.
Kjell Kaspersen has been buried.
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Malin Berghagen.
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Malin Berghagen said goodbye to her former stepdad.
A photo of Kjell with roses and candles in the foreground.
Former soccer goalkeeper and captain Kjell Kaspersen passed away in mid-November at the age of 86.
For many years, Kaspersen played for the Norwegian soccer club Skeid and also represented the Norwegian national team.
In 1969, he married Barbro “Lill-Babs” Svensson, and together they had daughter Kristin Kaspersen. The couple divorced after two years of marriage.
Wanted to Adopt Her
On Wednesday, Kjell Kaspersen was buried in a ceremony at Holmenkollen Chapel in Oslo.
Malin Berghagen, half-sister to Kristin Kaspersen and former stepdaughter to Kjell Kaspersen, was among those who said a final farewell.
“Such an incredibly beautiful farewell to Kjell. And the sun peeked through the clouds and the window right during the service,” Berghagen wrote about the funeral on Instagram. This touching tribute highlights the close bonds within Scandinavian celebrity families.
She also revealed that Kjell once wanted to adopt her and called her father, Lasse Berghagen, to ask if he could. Lasse firmly said no, according to Malin Berghagen.
“Rest in peace Kjell. Hugs little Malin,” she continued on Instagram.
