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Lena Nyman Obituary
Nyman's manager Mats Nilemar says she died peacefully in a Stockholm hospital early Friday after a long illness.
Nyman starred in more than 50 Swedish films and plays. She won international fame mainly as the lead character in "I Am Curious — Yellow," a 1967 film that was banned in the U.S. for two years, and its sequel, "I Am Curious — Blue."
Directed by Vilgot Sjoman, the movies combined social criticism with frank depictions of nudity and sex, contributing to the Sweden's image in the '60s as sexually liberated.
Nyman also starred in Ingmar Bergman's "Autumn Sonata."
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
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Y.A.
February 9, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Tess McCann
February 8, 2011
Rest in Peace Lena. To me you will always be "Lovis" as in Astrid Lindgren's "Ronja Rövardotter".
Tess McCann
Richard Dix
February 7, 2011
We are made of stars.
G Willis
February 7, 2011
To the Nyman Family, May the God of comfort be with you at this difficult time.
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T Wrt
February 7, 2011
Rest in Peace my Angel.
B.P.
February 7, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
February 6, 2011
I want the Nyman Family to know, they have my deepest sympathy. At times like these, 'God can give us "power beyond what is normal," so we can keep going from one day to the next. (2 Cor. 4:7)
I hope this will bring the family a measure of comfort.
C. Wilson
February 6, 2011
what a wonderful person, as the legend of art in wonderful sexual splendar. Thankyou, Frank Miller, Shenandoe, PA
PAUL JACKSON
February 6, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
February 5, 2011
TO LENA FAMILY AND FRIENDS,I EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AT THIS VERY DIFFICULT AND PAINFUL TIME.PLEASE FIND COMFORT IN READING DANIEL 12;2.A,W.HOUSTON,TX.
Alan Belanger
February 5, 2011
Rest in Peace Lena
Annie I.
February 5, 2011
No more sickness, no more death, no more pain. That's the day we ALL look forward to just as God promised. My sincere condolences to you all.
Phillip Stewart
February 5, 2011
May God comfort you and your family in this time of grief. Knowing others care help you to deal with your loss. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4
Timmy Horn
February 5, 2011
A splendid piece was taken from us far to soon. I used to enyoy telling my mom I was going off to a cowboy movie, then slipping in to watch Lena work her oh so special art, when I was a little boy. Thanks Lena you will always be first with me. RSVP.
February 5, 2011
It is regrettable that another link to that inimitable genius Ingmar Bergman has passed. The fully nude and fully human lovers of "I am Curious" ushered in a needed frankness in modern cinema. Lena's wacky sense of humor never obscured the fact that she was a real revolutionary flower child within the context of the film.
Christy Stone
February 4, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lloyd Scott
February 4, 2011
Another star gone too soon, rest in peace. I never saw I Am Curious Yellow, but I have Autumn Sonata on DVD, I had no idea she co starred in it.
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February 4, 2011
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Shirley
February 4, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
R Golay
February 4, 2011
To the the family of Lena Nyman - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that Miss Lena will be missed by many.
L. Smith
February 4, 2011
I loved watching her in Hasse and Tage's movies in the 1970's and 1980's.
She was a wonderful actress!
February 4, 2011
GodBless you
rest inside
the Silence
of eternal Light
'LENA'
Camille ..
February 4, 2011
It is moments like this that makes me look forward to the fulfillment of the scripture at Rev Chapter 21-verses 3 thru 5. In the meanwhile may all the friends-family-and supporters of the Beloved Actress find comfort in all the memories of her.
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