Norwegian writer Ingvar Ambjørnsen died at the age of 69!

Norwegian writer Ingvar Ambjørnsen died at the age of 69!

Hamburg, Deutschland - The Norwegian writer Ingvar Ambjørnsen, one of the most important literary talents in Norway, died on July 19, 2025 at the age of 69. Ambjørnsen, born on May 20, 1956 in Tønsberg and grew up in Larvik, shaped the Norwegian literature with its sensitive and often socially critical works. One of his best-known creations is the "Elling" tetralogy, which achieved far-reaching popularity with the Oscar-nominated film "Elling" from 2001. His debut novel “23-Sale” addressed the deficits of mental health care in Norway and demonstrated his influence as an author early on.

Ambjørnsen's writer that deals with boredom and the feeling of outsider, found many of her most successful expressions in the youth book series "Pelle OG Proffen". These stories about two young detectives not only offered exciting criminal cases, but also critical arguments with topics such as drugs and neo -Nazism. The books were also successfully filmed.

a life in Germany and return to Norway

In the 1980s, Ambjørnsen moved to Hamburg, where he lived for several decades and developed a large work portfolio, including the novel series "Peter and the Prof" and the already mentioned "Elling" tetralogy. Many of his works, such as the “Peter and the Prof” youth book series, were published in Germany and obtained high sales figures there. According to Kleine Zeitung, his last short story collection "Surf I St. Peter Ording" should be published in July 2025.

After almost four decades in Germany, Ambjørnsen returned to Norway in early 2025, as the NTB news agency reported. His return was accompanied by the hope of a new creative phase in his home country, although he had suffered from the chronic lung disease COPD since 2009, which finally led to his death.

sustainable influence on the literature

The works of Ambjørnsen not only reflect personal experiences, but also social issues and historical questions. In view of the current trend in Norwegian literature, which is also evident in the crime novels and autofictional stories, Ambjørnsen's death is perceived as a great loss for the literary landscape of Norway. The Norwegian literature, which has become increasingly important in an international context in recent years, is enriched by Ambjørnsen's innovative and often provocative style.

Norway is currently also a host country of the Leipzig Book Fair, which increasingly appeals to international authors and reflects the increasing interest in Norwegian literature. Authors such as Karl Ove Knausgård and the former television journalist Trude Teige represent a new wave of literary work that takes up socio -political issues and addresses identity in Norway since independence in the 19th century NDR.

Ingvar Ambjørnsen will not only be remembered in the world of literature for his works, but also for his tireless search for a deeper understanding of human emotions and social conditions.