MICHAEL NYQVIST – LUNG CANCER

Swedish actor Michael Nyqvist’s on-screen appearance was in the 1998 television series Martin Beck, in which he played police officer Banck. The acting was not his first dream because his desire was to become the best hockey player. After a tragic incident where he was injured, Nyqvist sought early retirement. At the age of 17, he got interested in acting. The former hockey athlete took acting classes and played various small roles as a starting point of his career.

Eventually, his big break came after appearing in the Hollywood adaptation of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. In addition, he was also the villain to Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. His powerful performances earned him praise from audiences and critics alike. By the looks of it, the fresh Hollywood star was poised to become the next big villain in Hollywood movies. Sadly, Nyqvist’s career didn’t go further as he died of lung cancer in 2017. He underwent insurance-covered treatments, but none was able to cure his disease fully.