Timo Kautonen, a Finnish footballer, died on May 6, 2026, at the age of 81. He played 42 matches for the Finland national football team from 1964 to 1976 and spent more than 20 seasons with Lahti-based clubs, בעיקר with…
Vuokko Nurmesniemi, the Finnish textile designer known for her work at Marimekko, died on April 19, 2026, at the age of 96. Born Vuokko Hillevi Lilian Eskolin in Helsinki on February 12, 1930, she studied ceramics at the Institute of…
Juha Miettinen died on April 18, 2026, in a racing incident. He was a Finnish racing driver. No further details were provided about his career or personal life.
Erik Kruskopf, a Finnish art critic, died on April 14, 2026, at the age of 95. He was also an art historian and writer and was a member of Finland’s Swedish-speaking community. Kruskopf served as director of the Nordic Art…
Irmeli Mäkelä, a Finnish pop singer, died on March 15, 2026, at the age of 83. Born Hellä Muisto Irmeli Mäkelä in Kotka on October 18, 1942, she began her pop singing career at 15 after competing in a local… · 15 March 2026 · March 2026
Ralf Friberg, a Finnish journalist, diplomat and politician, died on March 13, 2026. He served as a Social Democratic MP and worked in journalism at Västra Nyland, Östra Nyland and Vasabladet in the late 1950s. Friberg was also Parliamentary and… · 13 March 2026 · March 2026
Rauno Lehtiö, a Finnish ice hockey player and 1964 Olympic competitor, died on March 9, 2026, in Tampere at the age of 84. Born in Tampere on March 3, 1942, he played in the men's ice hockey tournament at the… · 09 March 2026 · March 2026
Ari Salin, a Finnish hurdler and sprinter who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics, died on March 4, 2026. Born on January 20, 1947, he set Finnish records in both the 110 metres hurdles and the 400 metres hurdles. Salin… · 04 March 2026 · March 2026
Veikko Virtanen, a Finnish organ builder, died on February 17, 2026, at the age of 97. Born Veikko Armas Virtanen in Helsinki on June 14, 1928, he built organs through his company, Urkurakentamo Veikko Virtanen OY, which was based in… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
Esa Pakarinen Jr., a Finnish actor, died on February 12, 2026, at the age of 78. Born in Varkaus on December 12, 1947, he worked as an actor, comedian, director and puppeteer from 1977 to 2026. After graduating from the… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
Pekka Vennamo, a Finnish politician and corporate executive, died on February 10, 2026. He led the Finnish Rural Party from 1979 to 1989 and served in the Parliament of Finland from 1972 to 1975 for the constituency of Helsinki and… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
Pentti Lindegren, a Finnish ice hockey player and commentator, died on February 7, 2026. Born in Hauho on December 18, 1939, he played in Finland for HIFK, in the Finnish Championship series for Karhu-Kissat and in the I division for… · 07 February 2026 · February 2026
Leo Hilokoski, a Finnish bowler, died on February 4, 2026. Born in Helsinki in 1941, he won the world team bowling title in 1975 and the European championship in 1973. He also took the personal Finnish Championship in 1978 and… · 04 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
Manne Liimatainen, a Finnish cross-country skier, died on February 1, 2026, at age 82. Born on March 31, 1943, in Kannonkoski, Finland, he competed in the men's 15 kilometre event at the 1972 Winter Olympics. He died in Kuusamo. · 01 February 2026 · February 2026
Freddy Ehrström, a Finnish Olympic sailor, died on January 21, 2026. Born Fredrik August Ehrström on August 29, 1925, in Helsinki, Finland, he competed in the Star event at the 1960 Summer Olympics. He also worked as an administrator with… · 21 January 2026 · January 2026 · Other
Finnish banker and businessman · 18 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 18 · Other
Finnish Lutheran preacher · 18 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 18 · Other
Finnish Olympic ski jumper (1968) · 14 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 14 · Athletes
Finnish musician (Popeda) · 25 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 25
Henrik Tallberg, a Finnish Olympic sailor, died on December 19, 2025. · 19 December 2025 · December 2025 · Other
Finnish Olympic equestrian · 13 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 13 · Athletes
Finnish biblical scholar · 19 November 2025 · November 2025 · November 19 · Other
Finnish music and entertainment industry producer · 13 November 2025 · November 2025 · November 13 · Other
Finnish actress (Inspector Palmu's Mistake · 10 November 2025 · November 2025 · November 10
Finnish freestyle swimmer · 27 September 2025 · September 2025 · September 27
Finnish actor (Akseli and Elina · 25 September 2025 · September 2025 · September 25
Finnish music promoter · 29 August 2025 · August 2025 · August 29 · Other
Finnish cross-country skier · 29 August 2025 · August 2025 · August 29 · Other
Finnish ski jumper · 17 August 2025 · August 2025 · August 17 · Other
Finnish Olympic ice hockey player (1964) · 13 July 2025 · July 2025 · July 13
Finnish Bassist (The Boys · 08 July 2025 · July 2025 · July 8
Finnish hockey coach and manager · 28 June 2025 · June 2025 · June 28 · Other
Finnish javelin thrower · 20 June 2025 · June 2025 · June 20 · Other
Finnish ice hockey player (Jokerit · 02 June 2025 · June 2025 · June 2
Finnish painter and sculptor · 26 May 2025 · May 2025 · May 26
Finnish ice hockey executive (HIFK) · 04 April 2025 · April 2025 · April 4 · Other
Finnish Nordic skier · 04 April 2025 · April 2025 · April 4 · Other
Finnish reporter and TV presenter · 22 March 2025 · March 2025 · March 22
Finnish middle-distance runner · 05 March 2025 · March 2025 · March 5
Finnish graphic designer and heraldist · 27 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 27
Finnish ice hockey player (Washington Capitals) · 08 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 8
Finnish interior designer · 08 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 8 · Other
Finnish architect and academic · 28 January 2025 · January 2025 · January 28
Finnish mathematician and computer scientist · 27 January 2025 · January 2025 · January 27
Finnish footballer (Atlantis · 21 January 2025 · January 2025 · January 21
Finnish ice hockey player and coach (HPK) · 14 January 2025 · January 2025 · January 14
Finnish middle-distance runner · 29 December 2024 · December 2024 · December 29
Finnish priest and politician · 12 December 2024 · December 2024 · December 12
Finnish civil servant and politician · 03 December 2024 · December 2024 · December 3
Finnish-born Swedish supercentenarian · 18 October 2024 · October 2024 · October 18 · Other
Finnish ice hockey player (Kiekko-Espoo · 13 October 2024 · October 2024 · October 13
Finnish ski jumper · 25 August 2024 · August 2024 · August 25 · Other
Finnish orienteering competitor · 02 August 2024 · August 2024 · August 2 · Other
Finnish sportscaster (Yle). · 23 July 2024 · July 2024 · July 23 · Other
FInnish operatic bass singer · 01 July 2024 · July 2024 · July 1
Finnish businessman (Nokia) · 24 June 2024 · June 2024 · June 24 · Other
Finnish supercentenarian · 14 June 2024 · June 2024 · June 14 · Other
Finnish footballer (FC Jazz · 24 May 2024 · May 2024 · May 24
Finnish cross-country skier · 10 May 2024 · May 2024 · May 10
Finnish cross-country skier · 28 April 2024 · April 2024 · April 28
Finnish Olympic pole vaulter (1960) · 26 April 2024 · April 2024 · April 26 · Other
Finnish theatre director · 24 April 2024 · April 2024 · April 24 · Other