The well-known Swedish actor Per Myrberg has died

Per Myrberg, who had a long acting career, was 90 years old when he died. PDO

Singer-actress Per Myrberg has died at the age of 90. Swedish newspapers, among others, reported on the matter Aftonbladet and Swedish Dam.

Myrberg’s family confirms to Aftonbladet that the man died on Thursday, December 28.

– It was most important for us to be close to him at the end. Our family misses her very much, the actor’s wife Sara Myrberg tells.

– He left us peacefully, and our family was together close to him. This is extremely sad and unreal. But he had a peaceful and rich life, he adds.

In addition to his wife, Myrberg will be missed by his fans, loved ones and his grown children Soon, Frederick, Sophia and To be.

Myrberg suffered from health problems during his life. The artist told Aftonbladet on the occasion of his 90th birthday that he has been living in a nursing home after suffering a stroke in 2020. The actor said it is also the reason why he has been sitting in a wheelchair for a long time

– But I enjoy myself here. It’s close to Sara and the kids, so they can come and visit here. Of course, it would be better if I didn’t have to be here, but I’m definitely not going to complain, he told the magazine.

The versatile artist entered theater school in 1955 on the first attempt. Myrberg made his film debut two years later, playing the role of Erik Värmlänningarnain the work. He got his big break playing the role of William MacFie in the popular Saltonseries and the Hedebyborna series as Urse.

In addition, he has been seen, among other things Shipping companyin the series as well The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo in the movie. Myrberg also worked as a voice actor for, for example, Disney Aristocats-in the Swedish version of the animation, where he played the Thomas O’Malley cat.

Although Myrberg is primarily an actor, he also made music in addition to his work. One of his most famous songs is Trettifyranwhich was on the Swedish charts for 40 weeks in the mid-60s.