Actor Bjorn Andresen, once dubbed “the most beautiful boy in the world,” passes away

• Swedish actor Bjorn Andresen, who rose to fame as a teenager for his role in Luchino Visconti’s 1971 film Death in Venice, has died at the age of 70, according to AFP
• His death was confirmed by filmmaker Kristina Lindstrom, who said he passed away on October 25 after battling cancer
• He became widely known as “the most beautiful boy in the world” after his role as Tadzio turned him into a global cultural figure
• Born in Stockholm in 1955, Andresen endured a difficult childhood before being discovered by Visconti at the age of 15

Swedish actor Bjorn Andresen, who gained international fame as a teenager for his role in Luchino Visconti’s 1971 classic Death in Venice, has died at the age of 70, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported.

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His death was confirmed by filmmaker Kristina Lindstrom, who told AFP that Andresen passed away on Saturday, October 25, after battling cancer. She said they had “learned about it from his daughter.”

Andresen was only 15 when he was cast as Tadzio, the ethereal young boy who captivated composer Gustav von Aschenbach in the award-winning film. The role made him a global cultural figure and earned him the label “the most beautiful boy in the world,” a title that shaped his public image for decades.

Lindstrom, who directed a 2021 documentary about his life, described Andresen as “courageous” for openly sharing his personal struggles.

No additional details about his death or funeral arrangements have been released.

Born on January 26, 1955, in Stockholm, Sweden, Andresen grew up without a father and lost his mother at the age of 10. He was raised by his grandparents and briefly studied music before being discovered by Visconti, who cast him at just 15 years old.

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Andresen is not the only foreign figure to have passed away recently, as similar reports involving the deaths of other notable international personalities have surfaced across various media outlets.

In a previous report, Paul Daniel "Ace" Frehley, the founding guitarist of the legendary American rock band KISS, has died, according to a statement released by his family. He was 74. His family expressed their deep grief, saying they were devastated and heartbroken by his passing. They shared that they were able to surround him with love, care, and peaceful thoughts in his final moments. Frehley is survived by his wife Jeanette and daughter Monique, and his legacy as the band’s iconic "Spaceman" will continue to be remembered.

In another report, celebrated R&B and neo-soul trailblazer D’Angelo, whose pioneering sound reshaped modern soul music, has died at the age of 51 after a long fight with pancreatic cancer, according to multiple U.S. media reports. His family announced his death on October 14, 2025, expressing both deep sadness and gratitude for the legacy he left through his music. They said his memory will live on through the songs that touched listeners around the world. The family requested privacy as they mourn the acclaimed musician.

Source: KAMI.com.gh