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355 Notable deaths
 in Helsinki

Reima Pietilä

Finnish architect (1923-1993).

Born August 25th, 1923 in Turku.

Died August 26th, 1993 at 70 years old in Helsinki.

Rauno Lehtinen

Finnish musician, composer and conductor (1932–2006).

Born April 7th, 1932 in Tampere.

Died May 1st, 2006 at 74 years old in Helsinki. [ref]

Niilo Halonen

Finnish ski jumper (1940–2025).

Born December 25th, 1940 in Kouvola.

Died August 17th, 2025 at 84 years old in Helsinki. [ref]

Juhani Järvinen

Finnish speed skater (1935–1984).

Born May 9th, 1935 in Tuulos.

Died May 31st, 1984 at 49 years old in Helsinki.

Adelaïde Ehrnrooth

Finnish writer, editor (1826-1905).

Born January 17th, 1826 in Nastola. [ref]

Died January 13th, 1905 at 78 years old in Helsinki. [ref]

Pentti Holappa

Finnish writer (1927-2017).

Born August 11th, 1927 in Ylikiiminki.

Died October 10th, 2017 at 90 years old in Helsinki (respiratory failure). [ref]

Elvi Sinervo

Finnish writer.

Born May 4th, 1912 in Helsinki. [ref]

Died August 28th, 1986 at 74 years old in Helsinki.

Lauri Malmberg

Finnish general (1888–1948).

Born May 8th, 1888 in Helsinki.

Died March 14th, 1948 at 59 years old in Helsinki.

Josef Stenbäck

Finnish architect and engineer (1854–1929).

Born May 2nd, 1854 in Alavus.

Died April 27th, 1929 at 74 years old in Helsinki.

Gunnar Björling

Swedish-speaking finnish poet (1887-1960).

Born May 31st, 1887 in Helsinki.

Died July 11th, 1960 at 73 years old in Helsinki.

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