Swedish actresses who deceased in 2012

Here are 1 famous actresses from Sweden died in 2012:

Anita Björk

Anita Björk (April 25, 1923 Tällberg-October 24, 2012 Södermalm) also known as Anita Barbro Kristina Björk or Anita Bergström was a Swedish actor. She had two children, Jonas Bergström and Lo Dagerman.

Björk began her career in the 1940s and rose to international fame in the 1950s with her role in the Ingmar Bergman film "Summer with Monika". She went on to work with Bergman on several other films, including "Wild Strawberries" and "The Magician". Björk was also a prominent stage actress in Sweden and acted in many plays at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm. She received numerous accolades for her work, including two Guldbagge Awards (Sweden's highest film award) and the Eugene O'Neill Award for outstanding lifetime achievement in theatre. In addition to her acting career, Björk was also known for her activism and involvement in left-wing politics.

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