Swedish movie stars died in Natural causes

Here are 2 famous actresses from Sweden died in Natural causes:

Birgit Nilsson

Birgit Nilsson (May 17, 1918 Västra Karup-December 25, 2005 Kristianstad) otherwise known as Brigit Nilsson, Nilsson, Birgit, Märta Birgit Svensson or Miss N. was a Swedish singer and actor.

She is considered to be one of the greatest Wagnerian sopranos of the 20th century, with a voice that was powerful and clear, and able to soar over the heaviest orchestration. Nilsson had a long and illustrious career, performing at many of the world's leading opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera, the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and the Bayreuth Festival.

She was particularly renowned for her portrayal of the roles of Brünnhilde in Wagner's Ring Cycle and Turandot in Puccini's opera of the same name. In addition to her operatic career, Nilsson also appeared in a number of films and television programs, as well as recording a large number of albums. She was known for her straightforward personality and her direct approach to her work, which made her highly respected among her colleagues. After her death, the Birgit Nilsson Foundation was established in her honor to award prizes to outstanding opera singers and conductors.

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Siv Ericks

Siv Ericks (July 31, 1918 Oxelösund-July 3, 2005 Onsala) a.k.a. Siv Erichs, Siv Eriks or Siv Gustava Eriksson was a Swedish actor.

She began her acting career as a professional stage actress and eventually transitioned into film and television work. Ericks was considered one of Sweden's most versatile actresses, known for her ability to portray a wide range of characters with depth and nuance. Throughout her career, she appeared in numerous films, including "The Simple-Minded Murderer" (1982), "Kalle Blomkvist – Mästerdetektiven lever farligt" (1996), and "Sommaren med Göran" (2009). Ericks also appeared on Swedish television in popular shows like "Morden i Sandhamn" and "Rederiet". In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, she was a noted human rights activist and worked with several organizations throughout her life. She passed away in 2005 at the age of 86.

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