How Did Connie Nielsen Die?

Connie Nielsen is an American actress best known for her roles in films such as Gladiator, Mission to Mars, One Hour Photo Basic and Nymphomaniac. Additionally, she has made appearances in a number of television series like Boss, The Following and Season Two of The OA. Nielsen is famed for portraying complex yet compelling characters which has won her an immense fan base; personally speaking she has been married twice and mothered two children; with an estimated net worth of $8 Million.

Nielsen spoke with UPI about why she chose Close to Me as her miniseries project of choice, citing its female-driven nature as being appealing. Nielsen believes it will bring to light details about women’s lives such as menopausal issues or challenges associated with marriage that a male director might miss out on noticing.

Close to Me follows Jo Harding, a translator who falls down a flight of stairs and fractures her head. Based on Amanda Reynolds’ novel of the same name, this six-episode psychological thriller debuts Thursday on Sundance Now and AMC+ with 56-year-old actress Judi Dench playing a rich widow trying to piece her memories back together after emerging from an induced coma; her estate agent husband seems unwaveringly supportive yet oddly possessive when helping Jo recover her memories.

She claims she created an intimate connection with Jo during filming of the series. She related to his struggle between reality and fantasies or hallucinations suggested to him from others, which was crucial in portraying him realistically and truthfully. It was important for her to portray Jo in a way which was both honest and truthful.

She was particularly drawn to the series for its exploration of female friendships, particularly that between her character and Stef Dawson’s best friend (her onscreen counterpart). According to Stef, they share an extraordinary and real bond despite often having little time left over for each other due to busy lifestyles.

Connie Nielsen remains upbeat despite the mixed reception to Wonder Woman 1984. She hopes to work with directors and producers who share her interest in telling women’s stories, as well as exploring whether there might be another sequel featuring Queen Hippolyta (her character in Wonder Woman 1984).

Connie enjoyed gardening and cooking in her free time, was an active member of Lutheran church, owned two dogs named Buddy and Rosie and lived in Nebraska City, Nebraska with her mother Mary Jane Jaspring and father Eldon W. Jaspring; two grandsons reside in Colorado – Timothy J.M. Bradford and Joseph T.K. Robertson respectively. Connie is survived by brother Larry E.F. Jaspring as well as niece Kimberly E.L. Embry from Sidney Nebraska.