Bernie Marsden Children: Who are Charlotte and Olivia Marsden?
Emily Baldwin
Published Jan 04, 2026
Charlotte and Olivia Marsden are the surviving children of the late English guitarist, Bernie Marsden. There is very little information about them. However, it is known that they were born to Frances Plummer.
Bernie Marsden died from complications from bacterial meningitis – a severe infection that affects the membranes around the brain and spinal cord. He was 72 years old at the time of death.
“On behalf of his family, it is with deep sadness we announce the death of Bernie Marsden. Bernie died peacefully on Thursday evening with his wife, Fran, and daughters, Charlotte & Olivia, by his side. Bernie never lost his passion for music, writing, and recording until the end,” his family shared in a written statement via social media.
He formed the band with former Deep Purple vocalist David Coverdale and guitarist Micky Moody. The name of the band was initially called David Coverdale’s Whitesnake, and then gradually changed into Whitesnake. The band’s first EP, first five albums, and a live album including Snakebite, Trouble, Lovehunter, Ready Ready & Willing, and more.