Allan Svensson was 73 years old. According to his family, he fell asleep after a period of illness. That’s what the son says Daniel Van Den Tempel and the wife Linda Van Den Tempel for Aftonbladet.
– Unfortunately, that is true. We can confirm that he has passed away, they tell Aftonbladet.
Allan Svensson ill with prostate cancer
Daughter-in-law Linda van den Tempel tells the newspaper Expressen that Allan Svensson was ill with prostate cancer.
– He fell asleep peacefully and quietly. It was to be expected, he was ill with prostate cancer. But it’s still hard, says daughter-in-law Linda van den Tempel the newspaper.
Allan Svensson is one of Sweden’s most popular actors and perhaps best known for his role as father Gustav in Svensson Svensson. He also appeared in the popular film series “Maria Wern” and had roles in the films “Wallander – The Brothers”, “Göta kanal 2 – Kanalkampen”, “Vinterviken”, “Bert – The Last Innocence”, “Miss Freeman’s War” and “Mother Goose “.
Allan Svensson sick – moved to nursing home
In June 2024, the newspaper Hänt was able to tell that Allan Svensson moved into a nursing home outside Stockholm.
– I live here permanently, Svensson told the newspaper at the time and added:
– I suffer from memory loss.
In the same interview, Allan Svensson said that he is fine under the circumstances.
– We try to visit him with the grandchildren Isolde and Tildewhich he appreciates. He is happiest when we bring our dog Enzoson Daniel tells Hänt.
Read more about Allan Svensson’s life here.
Allan Svensson – children and grandchildren
Allan Svensson has one child: son Daniel. He told Hänt newspaper about what it was like to become a grandfather.
– I clearly remember when, as a 50-year-old, I was going to become a grandfather for the first time and almost got a shock when my son Daniel gave the news. How was it possible that I, who was so young, would suddenly become a grandfather? I imagined a very old man in a wheelchair who had a long, white beard, Svensson has told Hänt before.
In the TV classic “Svensson Svensson” played Gabriel Odenhammar Allan Svensson’s son Max. Gabriel talks to Expressen about how he remembers Allan.
– It feels very boring. He was like an extra father to me, I called him when my father died, he says. It feels like another father has passed away, he adds the newspaper continues to tell how he will remember Allan Svensson:
– As very happy and always very loving towards me. He had a tough temperament but that was because he always wanted to perform well. But I remember him with a lot of love.
The actress Claudia Galli played the daughter Lina Svensson in “Svensson Svensson”.
– When these giants step out of time, it’s so sad. It feels like we will never end up in that era again, she tells Expresen.
Allan Svensson was 73 years old.