“We are grateful for all the support and care shown to both him and us during this time.
Dad was in the end close to laughter and was curious about both people and the world.
We hope this is how he will remember and we are happy and proud of the impressions he has made in many people's lives.
We already miss him and wish we could mourn him in peace ", says his son Victor in a statement.
Melander turned 74 years old.