Obituary of Stefán Karl Stefánsson

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Stefán Karl Stefánsson

Stefán Karl Stefánsson (born July 10, 1975 in Hafnarfjordur, Iceland) was a TV actor and film actor who was best known for portraying as Robbie Rotten in the children’s series, “Lazy Town.” Stefán died on August 21, 2018 and his death was because of bile duct cancer. He died quite young at age 43.

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Stefán Karl Stefánsson Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Stefánsson, Stefán
    • Common Name: Stefán Karl Stefánsson
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Hafnarfjordur, Iceland
    • Birth Date: July 10, 1975
    • Age: 43 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Robbie Rotten, Stebbi
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $2 million
    • Nationality: Icelandic
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Turquoise
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua di Parma Essenza
    • Favorite Actor: Dwayne Johnson

    Stefán's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Stefán Karl Stefánsson
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Steinunn Ólína Porsteinsdóttir (married 29 December 2002-2018, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Thor Stefánsson
    • Daughter(s):
      • Julia Stefánsdóttir
      • Elin Stefánsdóttir
      • Briet Stefánsdóttir

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 21 2018 at age 43
  • Place: Reykjavík, Iceland
  • Cause of Death: Cancer (bile duct)
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered in a distant ocean

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor Icelandic Born on July 10th Born in 1975 Died in 2018 Died at age 43 Died from Cancer

Stefán's Notable Roles:

  • Lazy Town

Quotable Quotes:

"Robbie [Rotten] was a product of many years of thinking and doing. What you see in the TV show is different from his first personality. One of the big challenges playing a part like Robbie is bringing the right kind of energy. You don't want to scare the littlest viewers but you have to bring a certain villain personality with humor." (IMDB)

"Stefán Stefánsson lived a remarkable life filled with passion, dedication, and love for his craft, and his legacy and impact will continue to be felt long after his passing. (V)"

"Stefán Stefánsson's professional life was filled with success and acclaim, but unfortunately, his life was cut short unexpectedly. (V)"

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-27 08:43:09
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