Mankell Henning Horoscope

Mankell Henning

Feb 3, 1948

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Events

Health : Medical diagnosis January 2014 (Lung cancer and throat cancer) chart Placidus Equal_H.

Death:Death by Disease 5 October 2015 (Cancer, age 67) chart Placidus Equal_H.

Biography

Swedish crime writer, childrens author, and dramatist, best known for a series of mystery novels starring his most noted creation, Inspector Kurt Wallander. He also wrote a number of plays and screenplays for television. He was a left-wing social critic and activist. In his books and plays he constantly highlighted social inequality issues and injustices in Sweden and abroad. In 2010, Mankell was on board one of the ships in the Gaza Freedom Flotilla that was boarded by Israeli military forces. Mankell shared his time between Sweden and countries in Africa, mostly Mozambique where he started a theatre. He made considerable donations to charity organizations, mostly connected to Africa. Mankell was married four times and had four sons by different relationships. In 1998 he married Eva Bergman, daughter of film director Ingmar Bergman. In January 2014, Mankell announced that he had been diagnosed with lung cancer and throat cancer. In May 2014, he reported that treatments had worked well and he was getting better. However, on 5 October 2015, Mankell died at the age of 67, almost two years after having been diagnosed. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less

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Henning Mankell

Henning Mankell (February 3, 1948 – October 5, 2015) was a Swedish crime writer, children's author, and playwright, best known internationally for his Kurt Wallander detective novels.

News and Legacy

Sadly, Henning Mankell passed away on October 5, 2015, after a battle with cancer. His death was met with widespread mourning within the literary community and among his devoted readers. Mankell’s legacy continues to thrive through his extensive body of work, which has been translated into numerous languages and adapted for film and television.

Social Media (During his Lifetime - No Current Presence)

During his life, Henning Mankell maintained a relatively low social media profile. While there might have been some official website updates, his focus primarily remained on writing and theatrical productions. As he is no longer living, there are no currently active social media profiles directly managed by him.

Recent Projects (Prior to his Passing)

Before his death, Mankell continued to write prolifically. One of his later works was the 2013 novel "The Man from Beijing," a complex thriller spanning continents and generations. He also remained actively involved in theater, working on various productions in Sweden and Mozambique.

Other Information

Beyond his celebrated Wallander series, Mankell explored various themes, including social injustice, colonialism, and the impact of globalization, in books like "Chronicler of the Winds" and "The Return of the Dancing Master." He also wrote children’s books and plays. Mankell divided his time between Sweden and Mozambique, where he worked extensively in theatre and was deeply involved in social and humanitarian causes.

His personal life included being the son of Judge Ivar Mankell and nurse Ingeborg Mankell. He was married to Eva Bergman, daughter of renowned filmmaker Ingmar Bergman.

Mankell’s writing often reflected his strong social conscience and his commitment to human rights. His work continues to resonate with readers worldwide.

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