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(CNN) - Swedish actor Max von Sydow, who became famous in Ingmar Bergman's films before appearing in international hits such as "Game of Thrones," died at the age of 90.
Von Sydow died on Sunday, according to representatives of Diamond Management, who said that "with a broken heart and an infinite sadness we have the extreme pain of announcing Max's departure."
He was a well-known figure in European and American cinema, starring in films from Bergman's masterpiece The Seventh Seal to international blockbusters such as Star Wars: The Force Awakens .
Max Von Sydow in 2015
Born on April 10, 1929 in Lund, Sweden, von Sydow attended acting school at the Royal Dramatic Theater in Stockholm before working in theaters in Norrköping and Malmö.
His fame began to rise internationally after working with Bergman in several films; The Seventh Seal (1957) was the catalyst.
This led to roles abroad, including Jesus in The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) and Father Lankester Merrin in The Exorcist (1973).
He was nominated for an Oscar for Pelle the Conqueror in 1988 and for Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close in 2012.
With almost 2 meters high, a thin figure and a distinctive and emaciated face, von Sydow was an amazing presence on the screen.
Cinema personalities, including Edgar Wright, writer and director of films such as Baby Driver and Shaun of the Dead , were effusive in their tributes to the actor.
"Max Von Sydow, such an iconic presence in the cinema for seven decades, seemed like he would always be with us," Wright wrote on Twitter.
“He changed the face of international cinema with Bergman, played Christ, fought the devil, pressed the HOT HAIL button and was nominated for an Oscar for a silent performance. A God".
Max Von Sydow, such an iconic presence in cinema for seven decades, it seemed like( always be with us. He changed the face of international film with Bergman, played Christ, fought the devil, pressed the HOT HAIL button & was Oscar nominated for a silent performance. God pic.twitter.com/klhJ9RusdQ
- edgarwright (@edgarwright) March 9, 2020
Producer Jonathan Sothcott also paid tribute on Twitter.
"QEPD #MaxvonSydow is a bright and bright actor and a true Hollywood legend," he wrote.
"We have lost one of the real greats."