Game of Thrones and Star Wars actor Max von Sydow has died aged 90

9 March 2020, 12:27

The French actor has died aged 90
The French actor has died aged 90. Picture: PA
EJ Ward

By EJ Ward

French actor Max von Sydow has died aged 90, his agent Jean Diamond has said.

A statement said: "It is with a broken heart and with infinite sadness that we have the extreme pain of announcing the departure of Max von Sydow, March 8, 2020."

The actor, known for roles in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Game Of Thrones, The Exorcist and Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close, died at home in France on Sunday.

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