In addition to several editorials and news agencies, freelancer Gunnar Seijbold also worked for the government office when Fredrik Reinfeldt was prime minister. According to the Express, Gunnar Seijbold fell ill in covid-19 at the beginning of the month.

This past week, Gunnar Seijbold was cared for in a hospital in Stockholm. Last Saturday he passed away, 65 years old.

- He was so very warm and very kind. He was my best friend, son Kalle Seijbold tells Expressen.

"Always be nice to everyone"

He continues:

- He always set a good example of how to behave towards people, no matter where they came from and what background you have. He was always kind to everyone.

Got to meet Barack Obama

One of the highlights of Gunnar Seijbold's career was in connection with Fredrik Reinfeldt's trip to the United States in November 2009, his son says.

Then he had to meet the US president at the time: Barack Obama.

- It was a great moment for him, that he had come so far that he came to the absolute most important room in the world - and there he stood.

Kalle Seijbold has given SVT News his permission to publish the picture on Gunnar Seijbold.