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PostPosted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 8:32 pm 
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LOS ANGELES – Swedish actor Michael Nyqvist, who starred in the original "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" films and often played villains in Hollywood movies like "John Wick" has died. Nyqvist's representative Jenny Tversky said Tuesday that he died after a year-long battle with lung cancer. He was 56.


"It is with deep sadness that I can confirm that our beloved Michael, one of Sweden's most respected and accomplished actors, has passed away quietly surrounded by family," Tversky said in a statement on behalf of the family.

Nyqvist is perhaps best known worldwide for originating the role of Mikael Blomkvist in the Swedish "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" series opposite Noomi Rapace. Daniel Craig played the role in the American adaptation.

In Hollywood, Nyqvist played a broad range of memorable roles, including the mob boss who terrorizes Keanu Reeves in "John Wick" and Tom Cruise's foe in "Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol."

"Michael's joy and passion were infectious to those who knew and loved him," read the family's statement. "His charm and charisma were undeniable, and his love for the arts was felt by all who had the pleasure of working with him."

Nyqvist has a number of films on the slate that are yet to come out, including Terrence Malick's World War II drama "Radegund" and Thomas Vinterberg's "Kursk," about the 2000 K-141 Kursk submarine disaster.

He is survived by his wife Catharina and their children Ellen and Arthur.

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 Post subject: Re: Michael Nyqvist
PostPosted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 8:35 pm 
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That sucks. Had to google the name but I recognize that guy. He was good.


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 Post subject: Re: Michael Nyqvist
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Looking at the top pix on Google, I thought for a minute it was Boris the Blade ... thankfully, no.

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 Post subject: Re: Michael Nyqvist
PostPosted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:01 pm 
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He was fucking awesome in John Wick. RIP my Swedish brother.

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 Post subject: Re: Michael Nyqvist
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I am a huge fan of the Swedish "Girl" trilogy and Nyqvist's work. I took longer to recognize him in John Wick than I should have :oops: . An actor who pulled off the leading male role without the physical benefits of looking like Daniel Craig. Almost gives hope to pale, old slobs like Don and me...


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 Post subject: Re: Michael Nyqvist
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He was fucking awesome in John Wick. RIP my Swedish brother.



I just watched that for the 1st time. Fucking great(not him passing away)!


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