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Michael Nyqvist
1960 - 2017
Michael Nyqvist
1960 - 2017
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BORN
1960
DIED
2017
Michael Nyqvist Obituary
The actor’s death was announced in a family statement: “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.”
Nyqvist was born Rolf Åke Mikael Nyqvist Nov. 8, 1960, in Stockholm. He attended high school for one year in Omaha, Nebraska, as an exchange student. While in Omaha, he took his first acting classes. He later studied at the Malmo Theater Academy in Sweden.
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Nyqvist became known for his role as the police officer Banck in the first series of “Beck” films that were made in 1997. His fame in Sweden grew when he starred in the movie “Together” in 2000. In 2003, he starred in “As It Is in Heaven,” which was nominated for an Academy Award for best foreign film.
He gained international attention in 2009 for his role as Mikael Blomkvist in the Swedish movie adaptation of “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.” He played Blomkvist in two other Swedish films based on author Stieg Larsson’s “Millennium” series.
Daniel Craig played Blomkvist in the American movie version of “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.”
American audiences may know Nyqvist best from co-starring with Keanu Reeves in “John Wick” and playing the evil nuclear scientist opposite Tom Cruise in “Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol.”
He is survived by his wife, Catharina, and their two children, Ellen and Arthur.
29 Entries
Slovenia
November 18, 2024
We, the audience, loved you dearly, Mikael.
May your soul rest in eternal peace and joy, you have given so much to us and will be dearly remembered and missed.
Many blessings over the rainbow
Slovenia
November 18, 2024
I am truly so sorry, He was not only a great actor but a genuinely kind and caring soul, it's such a waste for him himself as he had yet so much to live for and so much more to give to his faithful audience.
News truly devastated me, I can't remember in ages that I felt so sad at the news of a known (public) person that really died much too soon.
Respect to his memory and deepest condolences to his family he was and still is dearly loved and remembered
Athan Tsatalbassis
August 23, 2017
Rest in peace, Michael Nyqvist.
You won't be forgotten.
Joyce Wilkins & Family
July 28, 2017
Rest in peace Michael Nyqvist. A very talented actor. Loved him in John Wick,also. Family, trust in God, he will bring you thru this time of distress. He is your Comforter!
God Bless You.
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Zoe Curtis
July 16, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of the late Michael Nyqvist.
In my view, he was a talented actor who captivated his audience. Thank you Michael for giving me a love for Swedish language film and television. Any production with your name in the credits, was to me, a sign of quality.
I hope your family find comfort knowing you have made a difference to people's lives through your work.
Our loss is heaven's gain. May you rest in peace
D W
July 13, 2017
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the for their loss of a talented man. I hope you find comfort in God during this time. My prayers are with the family.
John Meriweather
July 4, 2017
My Condolences and Prayers are with the Family and friends of Mr.Michael Nyqvist. I enjoyed him as Actor especially in "John Wick". I'm very Thankful for his Love, gifts for Acting putting out the very best Movies. The LORD Bless you mightily.
Marian Marmo
July 3, 2017
He is surrounded by God's love now and at peace. He will watch you forever from above and love you even more. Never forget he is there for you and waits for you to talk or cry or laugh with him. I wish your family all the love for each other and blessings. ✝
July 1, 2017
May the God of all comfort be with the family and give you peace.
Sidney Jones
July 1, 2017
My sincere condolences at times such as this,few words of comfort maybe all that you can bear,so rely on God of all comfort and he will comfort you every morning in times of distress Isaiah 33:2.
Ruby
June 30, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family. May your memories bring joy to your hearts and may our Heavenly Father comfort you and your family at this most difficult time.
June 30, 2017
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Michael Nyqvist.
May the God of all comfort strengthen you at this time.
Rita Harris
June 30, 2017
Saddened beyond imagination. Rest in Peace Michael.
Jane Dowling
June 30, 2017
God bless you and your loved ones ~ Rest in peace.
Mrs John Brake
June 30, 2017
Such a talented actor. You will be missed. Again there is nothing to say to lessen the pain that your family is currently going through. Peace be with them as they go through these difficult times.
June 29, 2017
Iam sorry for your loss.
Egon L.
June 28, 2017
Oh. I'm so sorry. This was most unexpected. I felt as sad for him as when Andy Whitfield from Spartacus had passed away. Michael had kept me so engrossed in the few TV shows and movies that I have seen him perform in. He was just simply incomparable.
June 28, 2017
Offering my condolence to the family
June 28, 2017
My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
S. Hill
June 28, 2017
My condolences for your loss. We know this is a difficult time and words cannot truly express how you feel, but please take comfort in what is said in Psalms 145:19. It tells us that God hears your cries for help and He will save you.
June 28, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mrs. Lynch
June 28, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn, sustain your family during this difficult time - Isaiah 61:1, 2.
June 28, 2017
Offering my condolences to the family, may your fond memories bring you peace and comfort.
Ruby
June 27, 2017
My condolences to the family. May our heavenly father comfort you at this most difficult time.
June 27, 2017
I truly enjoy his movies..My condolences to the family and friends. Psalms 94:19
Carlotta
June 27, 2017
May the God of all peace bring comfort to the Nyqvist family and friends at this difficult time.
D E
June 27, 2017
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.
Steve
June 27, 2017
Great actor! Condolences to his wife cathrina and children. God Bless!
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