Nilsson played Lord Humungus in 'Max Max 2' Disclosure Swedish actor and bodybuilder Kjell Nilsson, who played the villain Lord Humungus in "Mad Max 2: The Hunt Continues", died this Thursday (2) at the age of 76. He suffered from end-stage kidney disease, according to the actor's family. "As many of you know, Kjell had been battling end-stage kidney disease for the past four and a half years, undergoing dialysis three days a week. It was a long and painful journey (...), including the gradual loss of his physical autonomy. Last Sunday, after much reflection, Kjell decided to regain control over his pain and his body by stopping dialysis," Nilsson's family posted on Facebook. "In his final days, Kjell spoke often of his gratitude for his career in bodybuilding and coaching, 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 Lord Humungus. That legacy will never die."
Born in 1949 in Gothenburg, Sweden, Nilsson was an Olympic-level weightlifter and even trained Swedish athletes for the Moscow Olympic Games in 1980. He began his acting career in Australia, gaining prominence with the iconic villain Humungus in "Mad Max 2".
