Ingvar Oldsberg died today calmly and quietly after a short period of acute illness. In light of our difficult times, we ask everyone to respect our need for privacy and peace. We avoid contact until we give further information "
, the family writes in a press release according to Aftonbladet.
Oldsberg has been involved in several major television productions, including "On the Track" which he directed from the program's start in 1987 until 2009. Between 2014 and 2017, he was the host of "Bingolotto".
In 2012, he received the Medal of Honor at the TV gala Kristallen.
The TV profile is mourned by friends and colleagues.
On Twitter, host Lotta Bromé writes:
”Ingvar Oldsberg.
Forever with me.
We talked only two weeks ago… You always called to check that I and my family were well - now you're gone.
A true professional in front of the camera, a role model as a presenter - not least in live broadcasts.
Many thanks for everything ", she writes.
The text is updated