Swedish movie stars died in Stomach cancer

Here are 1 famous actors from Sweden died in Stomach cancer:

Bo Widerberg

Bo Widerberg (June 8, 1930 Malmö Municipality-May 1, 1997 Båstad) also known as Bo Gunnar Widerberg or Bo Wideberg was a Swedish screenwriter, film director, film editor and actor. His children are called Johan Widerberg, Nina Widerberg, Martin Widerberg and Matilda Widerberg.

Bo Widerberg began his career in the film industry as a film critic writing for various Swedish newspapers. He then attended film school and started making his own films in the early 1960s, gaining international recognition for his unique style and approach to filmmaking.

Widerberg was known for his socially-conscious and politically-charged films, often exploring themes of class struggle, human relationships, and the intricacies of Swedish society. His most famous films include "Elvira Madigan" (1967), "Joe Hill" (1971), and "Fimpen" (1974).

Widerberg was a vocal critic of censorship and fought against it throughout his career. He was also a strong supporter of the Swedish Social Democratic Party and even ran for office as a member of the party.

Tragically, Widerberg died in 1997 at the age of 66 while working on post-production for his final film "Aller retour Stockholm". Despite his untimely death, Widerberg's legacy lives on as one of the most influential and celebrated filmmakers in Swedish cinema.

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