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MA · 03-09-2020, 12:37 PM

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainmen...r-wars-dead-90

Max von Sydow, star of 'The Exorcist,' 'Game of Thrones' and 'Star Wars,' dead at 90

Acclaimed actor from “The Exorcist” “Star Wars” and “Game of Thrones,” Max von Sydow, has died at age 90.

Representatives for the star confirmed to Fox News that the star died on Sunday, March 8, 2020, but did not comment on any official cause of death.

“It is with a broken heart and with infinite sadness that we have the extreme pain of announcing the departure of Max von Sydow,” a statement from his wife, Catherine, reads.

Throughout his decades-long career, the Swedish actor lent his talents to film, TV and voiceover, having provided the wise, deep voice of characters in popular video games such as “The Elder Scrolls.”

Fans may remember him as Lor San Tekka in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” or as the Three-eyed Raven in “Game of Thrones.” Perhaps one of his most memorable roles, though, was as Father Merrin, the priest who arrives to exorcise the demon from a young girl in the horror classic “The Exorcist.”

According to Deadline, von Sydow got his start in the film business through collaborations with his industry mentor, film director Ingmar Bergman, with credits in “The Seventh Seal,” “Wild Strawberries” and “The Virgin Spring.”

Variety notes that he got his start with American audiences in 1965 in the role of Jesus Christ in George Stevens’ epic “The Greatest Story Ever Told.” He would go on to gain an Oscar nomination for his role in “Pelle the Conqueror." He earned another nomination from the Academy in 2012 for best-supporting actor for his part in the film “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.”

OH Nuts! · 03-09-2020, 11:01 PM

R.I.P.

MA · 03-10-2020, 06:00 AM

He had a movie that was in post-production as well.

Torgo · 03-10-2020, 12:20 PM

RIP

He was in some of my favorite films, including his role as Ming in Flash Gordon, also he was a fun villain in the 80's comedy Strange Brew.
Plus the 90s scifi movie Until The End Of The World.
He played Blofeld in the 80's Connery Bond film Never Say Never and was yet again the villain in Dreamscape with Dennis Quaid.

And of course, Father Merrin in The Exorcist.

Also a fan of his classic Swedish outings, his most famous being The Seventh Seal, my personal favorites The Virgin Spring (which Last House On The Left is a modern day take on) and Hour Of The Wolf.

Heenan Fan · 04-20-2020, 08:42 AM

I loved him as the Devil coming to Earth in 'Needful Things'. A great actor in a great movie.

RIP
Max Von Sydow

MA · 04-20-2020, 08:45 AM

I forgot to post this:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/ne...-actor-1283189

AB · 04-20-2020, 05:18 PM

Rest in peace.

OH Nuts! · 04-21-2020, 04:32 PM

May he R.I.P.

Dude111 · 04-23-2020, 02:50 AM

Very sad......... He is good in flash gordon!!

03-09-2020, 12:37 PM	#1
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,589	Max Von Sydow (1929-2020) https://www.foxnews.com/entertainmen...r-wars-dead-90 Max von Sydow, star of 'The Exorcist,' 'Game of Thrones' and 'Star Wars,' dead at 90 Acclaimed actor from “The Exorcist” “Star Wars” and “Game of Thrones,” Max von Sydow, has died at age 90. Representatives for the star confirmed to Fox News that the star died on Sunday, March 8, 2020, but did not comment on any official cause of death. “It is with a broken heart and with infinite sadness that we have the extreme pain of announcing the departure of Max von Sydow,” a statement from his wife, Catherine, reads. Throughout his decades-long career, the Swedish actor lent his talents to film, TV and voiceover, having provided the wise, deep voice of characters in popular video games such as “The Elder Scrolls.” Fans may remember him as Lor San Tekka in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” or as the Three-eyed Raven in “Game of Thrones.” Perhaps one of his most memorable roles, though, was as Father Merrin, the priest who arrives to exorcise the demon from a young girl in the horror classic “The Exorcist.” According to Deadline, von Sydow got his start in the film business through collaborations with his industry mentor, film director Ingmar Bergman, with credits in “The Seventh Seal,” “Wild Strawberries” and “The Virgin Spring.” Variety notes that he got his start with American audiences in 1965 in the role of Jesus Christ in George Stevens’ epic “The Greatest Story Ever Told.” He would go on to gain an Oscar nomination for his role in “Pelle the Conqueror." He earned another nomination from the Academy in 2012 for best-supporting actor for his part in the film “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.”
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03-10-2020, 12:20 PM	#4
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,036	RIP He was in some of my favorite films, including his role as Ming in Flash Gordon, also he was a fun villain in the 80's comedy Strange Brew. Plus the 90s scifi movie Until The End Of The World. He played Blofeld in the 80's Connery Bond film Never Say Never and was yet again the villain in Dreamscape with Dennis Quaid. And of course, Father Merrin in The Exorcist. Also a fan of his classic Swedish outings, his most famous being The Seventh Seal, my personal favorites The Virgin Spring (which Last House On The Left is a modern day take on) and Hour Of The Wolf.
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03-09-2020, 11:01 PM	#2
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	R.I.P.

03-10-2020, 06:00 AM	#3
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,589	He had a movie that was in post-production as well.

04-20-2020, 08:42 AM	#5
Heenan Fan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 19, 2016 Posts: 6,001	I loved him as the Devil coming to Earth in 'Needful Things'. A great actor in a great movie. RIP Max Von Sydow

04-20-2020, 08:45 AM	#6
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,589	I forgot to post this: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/ne...-actor-1283189

04-20-2020, 05:18 PM	#7
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	Rest in peace.

04-21-2020, 04:32 PM	#8
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	May he R.I.P.

04-23-2020, 02:50 AM	#9
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 36,348	Very sad......... He is good in flash gordon!!