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Kjell Nilsson, Actor Who Played Lord Humungus in 'Mad Max' Film, Dies at 76
- Kjell Nilsson, the Swedish actor best known for playing the villainous Lord Humungus in Mad Max 2, died at age 76 in Queensland on July 2.
- Nilsson battled end-stage kidney disease for four and a half years, receiving dialysis three days a week before choosing to stop treatment last Sunday.
- The Gothenburg-born performer moved to Australia in 1980 to train for the Moscow Olympics, later transitioning to film with roles in The Pirate Movie and Man of Letters .
- Representative Chris Carbaugh told TMZ that Nilsson "inspired many as a weight-training coach" and "embraced the role," while fans on X remembered him for living a "colourful life on his own terms."
- Despite medical professionals predicting in 2022 that Nilsson would not survive that year, he celebrated four more Christmases with family. A ceremony to honour his memory will be held in due course.
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Mad Max star dies after four-year health battle as tributes pour in
Swedish actor Kjell Nilsson, best known for playing the iconic villain Lord Humungus in Mad Max 2, has died aged 76 after a four-year battle with kidney disease, his representative has confirmed
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The actor, who played an emblematic character in the 'Mad Max' saga, passed away on Thursday, July 2.
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