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Stellan Skarsgård Overcomes Stroke, Stars in New Film

10/23/2025

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Stellan Skarsgård, a 74-year-old Swedish actor, told Vulture that he feels he is living on 'overtime' after a stroke three years ago.
The stroke has weakened his language skills, making it difficult to follow thoughts or remember names.
Despite these challenges, he remains active, starring in and producing Sentimental Value, a film about a father reconnecting with his daughters.
The film is set to premiere on November 7.

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Story summary

Stellan Skarsgård, a 74-year-old Swedish actor, told Vulture that he feels he is living on 'overtime' after a stroke three years ago.
The stroke has weakened his language skills, making it difficult to follow thoughts or remember names.
Despite these challenges, he remains active, starring in and producing Sentimental Value, a film about a father reconnecting with his daughters.
The film is set to premiere on November 7.