Editor’s note: This story is being republished. It originally made news in October 2025.
Björn Andrésen, the Swedish actor who rose to international fame as a teenager after starring in Luchino Visconti’s 1971 film Death in Venice, has died at the age of 70.
Andrésen was just 15 years old when he portrayed Tadzio, a role that captivated audiences worldwide and earned him the unofficial title “the most beautiful boy in the world.” While the performance brought him instant global recognition, it also marked the beginning of a lifelong struggle with fame and identity.....
