Kjell Nilsson, Who Played Lord Humungus
in 'Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior', Dies at 76
--------------------------------------------
Kjell Nilsson, the Swedish bodybuilder and actor who played the
masked bruiser Lord Humungus in George Miller's 1982 classic
"Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior," died on July 2 after four years
of kidney complications. He was 76.

Nilsson's passing was announced via a Facebook post from his
family. They wrote that Nilsson "passed away peacefully in his
sleep" and that the days before his death "were filled with
joy, gratitude, peace, and acceptance."

"As many of you know, Kjell had been battling end-stage kidney
disease for the past four and a half years, receiving dialysis
three days a week," read the post. "It was a long and painful
journey, filled with countless battles to overcome, including
the gradual loss of his bodily autonomy. This past Sunday,
after much consideration, Kjell made the decision to take back
control over his pain and his body by stopping dialysis."

"The Road Warrior" was Nilsson's first major on-screen role.
We went on to have small parts in films like "The Pirate Movie,"
"Stanley: Every Home Should Have One," "Man of Letters," "Hard
Knuckle" and "The Edge of Power." His final role was in "Howlin'
Refrain," a 2023 indie reimagining of Homer's "The Odyssey."

Nilsson was born in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1949. He moved to
Australia in 1980 to work as a weight-lifting trainer and
helped Swedish athletes prepare for the Moscow Olympics.

His family's statement continued, "In his final days, Kjell
spoke often of how grateful he was for his bodybuilding and
coaching career, for the life he built between the two
countries he called home, Sweden and Australia, and for the
opportunity to inspire and connect with people around the world
through his iconic role as The Lord Humungus. That legacy will
never die."



<https://variety.com/2026/film/obituaries-people-news/kjell-nilsson-dead-lord-humungus-mad-max-2-road-warrior-1236801512/>






--- PyGate Linux v1.5.18
* Origin: Dragon's Lair, PyGate NNTP<>Fido Gate (3:633/10)