Legendary actor Björn Andrésen, best known for 1971’s “Death in Venice,” passed away on October 25. He was 70 years old. Some of his most recent film and television appearances include 2019’s “Midsommar” and 2021’s “Agatha Christie’s Hjerson.” Now, his fans and colleagues are taking to social media to pay tribute to his legacy.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Kristian Petri, who co-directed “The Most Beautiful Boy in the World,” the documentary about Andrésen, confirmed the news. The confirmation of his passing didn’t include the cause.
Tributes are Pouring In Following Andrésen’s Passing
Andrésen began his career in the early 1970s and appeared in several films over the following decades. As a result, many are taking to social media to pay tribute to his legacy.
One person said on X, “I can’t believe Björn Andrésen has passed away⦠may he rest in peace. I feel so sad that even in his death, people still only remember the boy he once was instead of appreciating the person he grew into..”
Someone else wrote, “RIP Björn Andrésen AND⦠I canât believe heâs the dude that spoiler alert fell down from the hills in Midsommar and⦠ð©”
Another fan wrote, “He personified beauty in ‘Death in Venice’ under the direction of Luchino Visconti, a fact that marked the rest of his life. Björn Andrésen, the most beautiful boy in the world, has passed away at the age of 70.”
Someone else simply said,”Swedish actor Björn Andrésen the goat(Greatest of all time).”
The Atlantida Mallorca Film Fest account on X also paid tribute to Andrésen’s legacy. They wrote, “Remembering when ‘The Most Beautiful Boy in the World’ came to visit AMFFð¤ Today we bid farewell to Björn Andrésen, the eternal face of ‘Death in Venice’ ð¯ï¸ You can discover his story about the price of beauty and the invisible wounds of fame at @Filmin”
He Leaves Behind a Vast Legacy
In Addition to his breakout role in “Death in Venice,” Andrésen appeared in several roles. According to IMDb, his most notable works include “A Love Story,” which was released before “Death in Venice,” multiple episodes of “Gentlemen & Gangsters,” and 2019’s “Midsommar.”
Of course, Andrésen also made music after his breakout movie role. Some of his songs include “Love Is Here,” “Forest of Sorrow,” “To Love,” and “You and I, Forever.” Andrésen will be missed, but his legacy will live on forever.
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