Björn Andrésen, Swedish actor who starred in Death in Venice, dies aged 70

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Sian CainOctober 27, 2025 at 05:55 AM

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Björn Andrésen, a Swedish actor known for his role as Tadzio in Luchino Visconti’s 1971 film "Death in Venice," died at age 70. Born in Stockholm in 1955, Andrésen rose to fame at the age of 15 when he was cast in the film based on Thomas Mann's novella. Despite his early success, Andrésen later expressed that his experience with Visconti negatively impacted his life. After "Death in Venice," he became a pop star and model in Japan before pursuing music as an accomplished pianist and musician. His death was announced by Kristian Petri and Kristina Lindström, co-directors of the 2021 documentary about Andrésen’s life titled "The Most Beautiful Boy in the World." No cause of death was provided.

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