![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/eurovision-star-dies-after-battling-mystery-illness-as-tributes-pour-in/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1_ARP_MDG_111122Eurovision_63142JPG.jpg&description=Mattis Hætta has sadly died after battling an illness. The singer and activist was best known for his performance in the 1980 Eurovision Song Contest alongside his co-star Sverre Kjelsberg, with the pair finishing in 16th place when representing Norway. In a statement to NRK, the singer's family confirmed he had died after battling an illness, but did not go into further detail regarding exactly what the star had died from. The star is survived by his four children and two grandchildren. As the news of the star's death broke earlier today, many took to social media to pay tribute to the late singer. "Just saw the news that Mattis Hætta died and now I'm sad [sad face emoji]," one Twitter user began in their tribute. "I don't even know much about him or his work but his joik (and the whole song to be fair) at Eurovision is iconic." "Rest in peace, Mattis Hætta. I will always remember you for this unforgettable performance," another wrote online as they shared a link to a video of the late star performing at the 1980 Eurovision Song Contest. Another mourning fan shared the same link to the footage and mused: "If there's one comforting thought after the passing of Mattis Hætta yesterday, it's that, if this were an entry now, people would actually know what it was about and the audience would lose their absolute s**t at 01:31. But respectfully. We'll be bringing you the latest updates on this breaking showbiz news story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE . Get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters . Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following The Mirror every time you see our name. Follow The Mirror on Google News - CLICK HERE and click the star Follow The Mirror on Apple News - CLICK HERE available on Apple devices Follow The Mirror on Flipboard - CLICK HERE and click follow You can sign up for Twitter aler){kind=link}
Eurovision star Mattis Hætta’s family have confirmed the star has died following a battle with illness, with many of the singer and activist’s fans taking to social media to pay tribute to the late star
Mattis Hætta has sadly died at the age of 63 after battling an illness.
The singer and activist was best known for his performance in the 1980 Eurovision Song Contest alongside his co-star Sverre Kjelsberg, with the pair finishing in 16th place when representing Norway.
In a statement to NRK, the singer’s family confirmed he had died after battling an illness, but did not go into further detail regarding exactly what the star had died from.
The star is survived by his four children and two grandchildren.