Michael Nyqvist, "John Wick" actor, dead at 56

Following a year-long battle with lung cancer, Swedish actor Michael Nyquist has died.

That's according to a statement from the actor's representatives.

Nyquist previously appeared in American films like "John Wick" and "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol."

Nyquist leaves behind a wife and two children.

He was 56 years old.

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In this Feb. 10, 2012 file photo, actor Max von Sydow poses at the International Film Festival Berlinale, in Berlin.

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