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355 Notable deaths
in Helsinki
Alexi Laiho
Finnish musician (1979–2020).
Born April 8th, 1979 in Espoo. [ref]
Died December 29th, 2020 at 41 years old in Helsinki. [ref]
Tove Jansson
Finnish children's writer and illustrator (1914–2001).
Born August 9th, 1914 in Helsinki, Helsingborg.
Died June 27th, 2001 at 86 years old in Helsinki (lung cancer).
Tom of Finland
Finnish artist (1920–1991).
Born May 8th, 1920 in Kaarina. [ref]
Died November 7th, 1991 at 71 years old in Helsinki (pulmonary emphysema). [ref]
Alvar Aalto
Finnish architect and designer (1898–1976).
Born February 3rd, 1898 in Kuortane. [ref]
Died May 11th, 1976 at 78 years old in Helsinki (cardiovascular disease). [ref]
Paavo Nurmi
Finnish middle and long distance runner (1897-1973).
Born June 13th, 1897 in Turku.
Died October 2nd, 1973 at 76 years old in Helsinki.
Tony Halme
Finnish boxer and politician (1963–2010).
Born January 6th, 1963 in Helsinki.
Died January 8th, 2010 at 47 years old in Helsinki (gunshot wound). [ref]
Martti Ahtisaari
President of finland from 1994 to 2000.
Born June 23rd, 1937 in Vyborg.
Died October 16th, 2023 at 86 years old in Helsinki. [ref]
Väinö Myllyrinne
Finnish giant (1909–1963).
Born February 27th, 1909 in Helsinki.
Died April 13th, 1963 at 54 years old in Helsinki.
Risto Ryti
President of finland (1889–1956).
Born February 3rd, 1889 in Huittinen.
Died October 25th, 1956 at 67 years old in Helsinki.
Paul Keres
Estonian chess player and sportsperson (1916–1975).
Born January 7th, 1916 in Narva.
Died June 5th, 1975 at 59 years old in Helsinki (myocardial infarction).
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