Max von Sydow, star of 'The Exorcist,' 'Game of Thrones' and 'Star Wars,' dead at 90

Max von Sydow dead at 90. Widely known for his roles in'The Exorcist,' 'Game of Thrones' and'Star Wars' died from undisclosed causes. Acclaimed actor from "The Exorcist" "Star Wars" and "Game of Thrones," Max von Sydow, has died at age 90. Representatives for the star confirmed to Fox News that the star died on Sunday, March 8, 2020, but did not comment on any official cause of death. "It is with a broken heart and with infinite sadness that we have the extreme pain of announcing the departure of Max von Sydow," a statement from his wife, Catherine, reads. 'THE EXORCIST' ACTOR: 'HAPPY TO PORTRAY A MEXICAN ... WHO IS NOT JUST A GUY WITH A SOMBRERO' Actor Max von Sydow had a long career in film, TV and video games prior to his death on March 8, 2020.