Staffan Westerberg: key obituary facts
Is Staffan Westerberg dead? Yes. Staffan Westerberg died on June 23, 2026, at age 92.
Cause of death: Staffan Westerberg's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Staffan Westerberg known for?
He was known as Swedish director, screenwriter and actor.
More about Staffan Westerberg
Born: 11 June 1934.
Place of birth: Luleå.
Gender: male.
Occupation: actor, director, screenwriter.
Nationality: Sweden.
Notable work: Vilse i pannkakan.
Awards: Litteris et Artibus, En bit av Georgs hatt, Svenska Dagbladets Poppepris, Mensa Sweden, honorary doctor of Luleå University of Technology, Werner Aspenström, Swedish Section of International Association of Theatre Critics.
Father: Folke Westerberg.
Also known as: Staffan Gunnar Westerberg.
Staffan Westerberg, the Swedish director, screenwriter and actor known for Vilse i pannkakan, died on June 23, 2026, at the age of 92.
Born in Luleå on June 11, 1934, and also known as Staffan Gunnar Westerberg, he worked across stage, screen and writing during a long career. His credits included directing and acting in Lille Luj och Änglaljus i strumpornas hus, and he was recognized with honors including Litteris et Artibus, the Svenska Dagbladets Poppepris and an honorary doctorate from Luleå University of Technology.