
Who Is Brita Ingegerd Olaisson?
Brita Ingegerd Olaisson is the former wife of Gordon Lightfoot. Brita’s ex-husband Gordon Lightfoot is a famous Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist whose songs have been recorded by artists including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams Jr., The Kingston Trio, Jerry Lee Lewis, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, Barbra Streisand, Johnny Mathis, and Herb Alpert among others.
Brita Ingegerd Olaisson: Bio Summary
Name | Brita Ingegerd Olaisson |
Age | N/A |
Died | June 8, 2005 |
Famous as | Gordon Lightfoot’s ex-wife |
Gender | Female |
Nationality | Swedish |
Spouse | Gordon Lightfoot |
Children | Fred Lightfoot and Ingrid Lightfoot |
Brita Ingegerd Olaisson has kept details of her early life away from the spotlight. Her age, date of birth, and parents’ identity are unknown. She has not disclosed anything about her childhood experiences and family history. She is known to be a Swedish woman. She rose to fame due to her association with Gordon Lightfoot.
Brita’s Marriage To Gordon Lightfoot
Brita Ingegerd Olaisson and Gordon Lightfoot met in 1962. At the time Brita had newly arrived from Sweden. She lived in the same rooming house as Gordon in Toronto’s Annex neighborhood. Her beauty and smartness attracted Gordon.
Brita Ingegerd Olaisson and Gordon Lightfoot started dating and eventually got married. They got married in April 1963, in Brita’s hometown of Stockholm. They spent their first summer together in London, England, and later holidayed in Ireland and then returned to Toronto.
Brita Ingegerd Olaisson and Gordon Lightfoot welcomed two children: Fred Lightfoot and Ingrid Lightfoot. Brita had been supportive of her husband’s career. Mostly, Gordon was away from home much of the time because of his career. Brita reportedly had a level head and mathematical skills.
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Brita was a willing sounding board and shrewd financial advisor. However, Gordon’s absences from home and infidelity put a strain on their marriage. They got divorced in 1973 after a decade of being married. They called it quits after 10 years of marriage.
Gordon Lightfoot’s song dubbed If You Could Read My Mind was written in reflection upon his disintegrating marriage. At the request of his daughter, Ingrid, he performs the lyrics with a slight change now: the line “I’m just trying to understand the feelings that you lack” is altered to “I’m just trying to understand the feelings that we lack.”
Gordon Lightfoot later married Elizabeth Moon in 1989. The couple was blessed with two children: Miles Lightfoot and Meredith Lightfoot. Following a separation that is said to have lasted nine years, they decided to get divorced in 2011.
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Gordon Lightfoot was in a relationship with occasional backup singer, rock groupie, drug dealer, and legal secretary Cathy Smith. Their volatile relationship inspired his songs Sundown and Rainy Day People, among others. Gordon is currently married to actress Kim Hasse. They have been married since December 19, 2014.
Where Is Brita Ingegerd Olaisson Now?
Brita Ingegerd Olaisson is said to have passed away peacefully at Scarborough General Hospital. She died on Wednesday, June 8, 2005, in her 70th year, per sources. She is survived by her children Fred Lightfoot and Ingrid Lightfoot, her ex-husband Gordon Lightfoot and her grandchildren Amber, Johnny, and Ben.
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