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- Maj Sjöwall was born on September 25, 1935 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden. She was a writer and actress, known for Man on the Roof (1976), Mördaren - En helt vanlig person (1967) and Mannen på balkongen (1993). She was married to Hans J Flodquist and Gunnar Isaksson. She died on April 29, 2020 in Landskrona, Skåne län, Sweden.
- SpousesHans J Flodquist(1959 - 1962) (divorced)Gunnar Isaksson(1955 - 1958) (divorced)
- Swedish novelist, journalist and poet.
- Her father was manager of a Swedish hotel chain, and she grew up in a hotel room.
- Most of her books, including all ten "Beck" novels, were co-written with Per Wahlöö, who died in 1975.
- She won the 1971 Edgar Award for best mystery novel from the Mystery Writers of America, for "The Laughing Policeman".
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