Bro, what a shock I got! I stumbled upon this news and my jaw dropped. Kjell Nilsson, the guy who played Lord Humungus in Mad Max 2, died on July 2nd, in Australia.
76 years old, brother. The man was suffering from some kidney disease, end-stage renal failure, for about four and a half years. He went to dialysis three times a week, like clockwork.
"He stopped his treatment. And the family said his last days were full of peace and quiet, that he did everything his way. I mean, the man died like in the movies, boss!
He was an Olympic-level weightlifter before, from Sweden. In 1980 he moved to Australia to train athletes for the Moscow Olympics, and then he stayed there. He found work in acting.
His most famous role: Lord Humungus, the main villain in Mad Max 2, with Mel Gibson. A character you don't forget, brother. He also acted in 'The Pirate Movie', 'Man of Letters', 'The Edge of Power'.
And last year he appeared in 'Howlin' Refrain'. He was active till the end. Now the family says they'll have a memorial ceremony.
I say: the man lived how he wanted, died how he wanted. Good for him! I'm thinking of Mioara, she's always complaining about her kidneys, but she goes to dialysis obediently.
"But she'd call me crazy. So let's remember Kjell and drink a shot of moonshine, in his honor!
