Gullan Bornemark: key obituary facts
Is Gullan Bornemark dead? Yes. Gullan Bornemark died on October 28, 2026, at age 98.
Cause of death: Gullan Bornemark's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Gullan Bornemark known for?
She was a Swedish composer and lyricist.
More about Gullan Bornemark
Born: 28 November 1927.
Place of birth: Härnösands domkyrkoförsamling.
Gender: female.
Occupation: composer, singer, songwriter.
Nationality: Sweden.
Awards: Alice Tegnér Music Prize.
Father: Helge Bohlin.
Spouse: Valter Bornemark.
Children: Dan Bornemark, Sven Bornemark.
Career began: 1952.
Occupations: musician, lyricist, composer, music teacher.
Gullan Bornemark, the Swedish musician, lyricist and composer, died October 28, 2026, aged 98.
Born Elin Gunhild Bohlin in Härnösand on November 28, 1927, she worked as a music teacher from 1951 to 2007 alongside her musical career. Bornemark wrote lyrics, often set to familiar tunes, for the children’s television characters Anita och Televinken.
The songs were intended to teach children how to behave in traffic, bringing music and practical road-safety lessons together. Her work was recognized with the Alice Tegnér Music Prize. She was married to Valter Bornemark, and their children were Dan and Sven Bornemark, who also became musicians. Bornemark’s career encompassed songwriting, performing and teaching, with her work for young audiences among its distinctive features. Her songs for Anita och Televinken reflected a clear educational purpose: using music to help children learn traffic behavior. She remained a music teacher for more than five decades, until 2007.