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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/mich...attoo-dies-56/

Torgo · 06-28-2017, 12:56 PM

RIP

Was in a few movies I've liked- John Wick, MI: Ghost Protocol, Europa Report.

JamesG · 06-28-2017, 01:32 PM

^ Have you seen The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo films?

Torgo · 06-28-2017, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

^ Have you seen The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo films?

I haven't. I tried reading the first book, couldn't get into it so I didn't watch the films.

JamesG · 06-28-2017, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgo

I haven't. I tried reading the first book, couldn't get into it so I didn't watch the films.

I saw the movies first before knowing anything about the books. I own the book trilogy, but I haven't gotten around to it yet. I don't have the latest Spider's Web book.

The U.S. version w/ Daniel Craig is pretty much a carbon copy of the original version.

Torgo · 06-28-2017, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

I saw the movies first before knowing anything about the books. I own the book trilogy, but I haven't gotten around to it yet. I don't have the latest Spider's Web book.

The U.S. version w/ Daniel Craig is pretty much a carbon copy of the original version.

It wasn't the story itself I had a problem with, but the writer went into so much detail I had a hard time concentrating, felt like I was reading a school text book.

I might try to give some of the movies a try.

06-27-2017, 10:24 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,159	Actor Michael Nyqvist Dies at 56 *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/mich...attoo-dies-56/ Attached Images

06-28-2017, 12:56 PM	#2
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06-28-2017, 01:32 PM	#3
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,159	^ Have you seen The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo films?