Geir Børresen is dead – NRK Norway – Overview of news from various parts of the country
The 79-year-old actor and singer fell asleep at Bærum hospital on Monday evening with his family around him. This is what the family’s spokesperson, lawyer Truls Haldorsen, tells NRK.
Børresen is a well-known personality from children’s TV. Many probably remember him well for his role in the TV series “Three-four-five”where he was dressed as the dog Labbetuss, as well as his role as Max Mekker in the series “Sesame Street” in the 90s.
Before that, he was a presenter in the children’s TV series “Playroom” in the 70s. It was his presenter debut. He also played in the series “Friends and Enemies”.
Worked for 20 years at the National Theatre
Børresen has had a long life in the public eye.
In addition to his roles on the TV screen, he was employed at the National Theater for 20 years. He spent four years at the Theater School, as well as three years on the textile course at the Statens Håndverks- og Kunstindustriskole.
Børresen also dabbled in music. He released three LPs of Smurf songs which were a great success.
Was diagnosed with cancer last autumn
The popular children’s TV profile was born in Oslo, but has lived most of his adult life in Asker.
He is survived by his wife Wenche, children and grandchildren.
In May, he told in an interview in See and hear that he had contracted cancer of the intestines. Børresen was diagnosed with cancer in September 2021.
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