Kjell Nilsson, Lord Humungus in 'Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior,' dies at 76
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Jack Dunn
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Swedish bodybuilder and actor Kjell Nilsson, best known for playing the masked villain Lord Humungus in George Miller's 1982 film "Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior," died on July 2 at age 76 after a four-and-a-half-year battle with end-stage kidney disease. His family announced his passing via Facebook, noting he died peacefully in his sleep.
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VarietyKjell Nilsson, Lord Humungus in 'Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior,' dies at 76variety.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledpassed away peacefully in his sleep
the days before his death were filled with joy, gratitude, peace, and acceptance
Kjell had been battling end-stage kidney disease for the past four and a half years, receiving dialysis three da
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