JamesG
06-27-2017, 10:24 PM
Michael Nyqvist, Star of Swedish The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Series, Dies at 56
by Maureen Lee Lenker
June 27, 2017
Michael Nyqvist, who played publisher Mikael Blomkvist in the original Swedish The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo films, has died, EW has confirmed. He was 56.
His family and representatives announced Tuesday that the actor died following a year-long battle with lung cancer. Known as one of Sweden’s most well-respected and accomplished actors, Blomkvist also appeared in Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol and the Keanu Reeves thriller John Wick.
“Michael’s joy and passion were infectious to those who knew and loved him. His charm and charisma were undeniable, and his love for the arts was felt by all who had the pleasure of working with him,” his family wrote in a statement.
He also portrayed a cult leader who attempts to ensnare Emma Watson as she hunts for her missing boyfriend in 2015’s Colonia. He has also filmed roles in the submarine action film Hunter Killer, co-starring Gerard Butler and Gary Oldman
His final film will reportedly be Kursk, a Colin Firth-led historical drama set for 2018.
He is survived by his wife Catharina, and their children Ellen and Arthur.
http://ew.com/movies/2017/06/27/michael-nyqvist-dead-swedish-actor-girl-with-dragon-tattoo-dies-56/
by Maureen Lee Lenker
June 27, 2017
Michael Nyqvist, who played publisher Mikael Blomkvist in the original Swedish The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo films, has died, EW has confirmed. He was 56.
His family and representatives announced Tuesday that the actor died following a year-long battle with lung cancer. Known as one of Sweden’s most well-respected and accomplished actors, Blomkvist also appeared in Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol and the Keanu Reeves thriller John Wick.
“Michael’s joy and passion were infectious to those who knew and loved him. His charm and charisma were undeniable, and his love for the arts was felt by all who had the pleasure of working with him,” his family wrote in a statement.
He also portrayed a cult leader who attempts to ensnare Emma Watson as she hunts for her missing boyfriend in 2015’s Colonia. He has also filmed roles in the submarine action film Hunter Killer, co-starring Gerard Butler and Gary Oldman
His final film will reportedly be Kursk, a Colin Firth-led historical drama set for 2018.
He is survived by his wife Catharina, and their children Ellen and Arthur.
http://ew.com/movies/2017/06/27/michael-nyqvist-dead-swedish-actor-girl-with-dragon-tattoo-dies-56/