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Kjell Nilsson, 'Mad Max' Actor, Dies at 76

Kjell Nilsson, an actor best known for his role as Lord Humungus in "Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior," has died at the age of 76. His passing was reported by multiple entertainment news outlets.

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Kjell Nilsson, 'Mad Max' Actor, Dies at 76

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What Happened

Kjell Nilsson, the actor who portrayed Lord Humungus in the 1981 film "Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior," has died at the age of 76. The news of his death was reported by several entertainment news sources.

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Nilsson was recognized for his distinctive performance as the warlord in the post-apocalyptic action film. His role in "Mad Max 2" became his most iconic contribution to cinema.

Details regarding the cause or circumstances of his death were not provided in the initial reports from the outlets.

Key Facts

  1. 1

    Kjell Nilsson, an actor, has died.

  2. 2

    He was 76 years old.

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    Nilsson was known for playing the character Lord Humungus.

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    His role as Lord Humungus was in the film 'Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior'.

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tmzTMZ
Confirms the death of 'Mad Max' star Kjell Nilsson at age 76, specifically mentioning his role as Lord Humungus.
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deadlineDeadline
Announces the death of Kjell Nilsson, identifying him as Lord Humungus from 'Mad Max: The Road Warrior' and stating his age.
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nypostNew York Post
Covers the passing of 'Mad Max 2' actor Kjell Nilsson, noting his age.
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gizmodoGizmodo
Reports on the death of actor Kjell Nilsson, highlighting his role as Lord Humungus in 'Mad Max 2'.
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entertainment-weeklyEntertainment Weekly
Announces the death of Kjell Nilsson, emphasizing his role as Lord Humungus in 'Mad Max' and his age.
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5 articles · chronological
TMZTMZ
'Mad Max' Star Kjell Nilsson Dead at 76
DeadlineDeadline
Kjell Nilsson Dies: Lord Humungus In ‘Mad Max: The Road Warrior’ Was 76
New York PostNew York Post
‘Mad Max 2’ actor Kjell Nilsson dead at 76
GizmodoGizmodo
Kjell Nilsson, ‘Mad Max’ Actor, Dies at Age 76
Entertainment WeeklyEntertainment Weekly
'Mad Max' star Kjell Nilsson, known for playing Lord Humungus, dies at 76 - Entertainment Weekly

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5 articles · chronological

TMZTMZ
'Mad Max' Star Kjell Nilsson Dead at 76
DeadlineDeadline
Kjell Nilsson Dies: Lord Humungus In ‘Mad Max: The Road Warrior’ Was 76
New York PostNew York Post
‘Mad Max 2’ actor Kjell Nilsson dead at 76
GizmodoGizmodo
Kjell Nilsson, ‘Mad Max’ Actor, Dies at Age 76
Entertainment WeeklyEntertainment Weekly
'Mad Max' star Kjell Nilsson, known for playing Lord Humungus, dies at 76 - Entertainment Weekly

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