Famous People from Norway — Obituaries

Max Kleven dead at age 92, Batman Returns, The River Wild)

Batman Returns, The River Wild) · America · Norway · 03 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 3

June 3, 2026

Knut Husebø dead at age 80, Julia Julia, Apprentice to Murder)

Julia Julia, Apprentice to Murder) · Norway · 01 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 1 · Taurus

June 1, 2026

Edvard Moseid dead at age 81, Norwegian zoo director

a Norwegian zoo director, died on May 24, 2026. He was 81. Moseid was a Norwegian animal expert and former zoo and amusement park director. Born in Vennesla on April 18, 1945, he worked for the Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026

May 24, 2026

Tom Lund dead at age 75, Norwegian footballer and manager

the Norwegian footballer and manager associated with Lillestrøm SK and the national team, died on May 23, 2026, aged 75. A striker, he spent his entire playing career with Lillestrøm, helping the club rise from the third division to the… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Virgo

May 23, 2026

Tore Berger dead at age 81, Norwegian Olympic sprint canoeist

a Norwegian Olympic sprint canoeist, died on May 19, 2026, at the age of 81. Born in Asker on 11 November 1944, he competed mainly in four-man events and represented Norway at the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games. Berger won… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio · May 18

May 18, 2026

Anja Breien Norwegian film director dead at age 85

a Norwegian film director and screenwriter, died on May 10, 2026, at the age of 85. She was among the leading figures in the Norwegian film industry and one of the first women to rise to prominence as a writer-director… · France · 10 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer

May 10, 2026

Frid Ingulstad Norwegian novelist dead at age 90

a Norwegian novelist, died on May 9, 2026, at the age of 90. She wrote primarily historical novels, many of them in series, and published more than 200 books. Born in Oslo on 4 September 1935, Ingulstad worked for Fred.… · 09 May 2026 · May 2026 · Virgo

May 9, 2026

Tore Ryen Norwegian television producer and writer dead at age 79

a Norwegian television producer and writer known for Mot i brøstet, died on May 8, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on December 30, 1946, he was a revue and television writer who worked behind several sitcoms aired on… · 08 May 2026 · May 2026

May 8, 2026

Terje Haugland dead at age 82, Norwegian long jumper

the Norwegian long jumper, died on May 5, 2026. Born in Haugesund on April 11, 1944, he competed for Norway in the long jump and finished eleventh at the 1969 European Championships, thirteenth at the 1970 European Indoor Championships and… · 05 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aksdal · Aries

May 5, 2026

Stein Erik Hagen Norwegian businessman, founder of Rimi, cardiac arrest dead at age 69

Norwegian businessman and founder of the Rimi discount store chain, died on May 4, 2026, after cardiac arrest. He was 69. Hagen was chairman of Orkla and a major shareholder there, and through his family company Canica held large stakes… · Sweden · 04 May 2026 · May 2026

May 4, 2026

Finn Wagle Norwegian Church of Norway clergyman, bishop of Nidaros dead at age 84

a Norwegian Church of Norway clergyman and bishop of Nidaros from 1991 to 2008, died on May 2, 2026, at the age of 84. Born in Oslo on June 19, 1941, he was a theologian and served as Preses of… · 02 May 2026 · May 2026

May 2, 2026

Heidi Sørensen Danish-Norwegian politician, MP, cancer dead at age 56

2026, of cancer. She was a Danish-Norwegian politician who served as a member of parliament from 2001 to 2007 and again from 2012 to 2013 · 25 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 25

April 25, 2026

Eva Ramm Norwegian psychologist and essayist dead at age 100

a Norwegian psychologist and essayist, died on April 9, 2026, at the age of 100. Born in Bergen on November 23, 1925, she also worked as a novelist and children's author. Ramm was married twice, first to Wilhelm Ernst Ramm… · 09 April 2026 · April 2026

April 9, 2026

Eldrid Nordbø Norwegian politician, minister of trade and shipping dead at age 83

Norwegian politician and minister of trade and shipping from 1990 to 1991, died on April 8, 2026, at the age of 83. A member of the Labour Party, she was born in Skien and served as personal secretary to the… · 08 April 2026 · April 2026

April 8, 2026

Willy Ustad Norwegian novelist dead at age 79

a Norwegian novelist, died on March 28, 2026. Born in Trondheim on May 16, 1946, he grew up in a heavily forested part of Trøndelag. He worked as an army employee until he was 30, and later as a metalworker… · 28 March 2026 · March 2026

March 28, 2026

John Andreassen Norwegian television producer dead at age 82

a Norwegian television producer, died on March 25, 2026, at the age of 82. He worked with the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation from 1964 and was behind a number of TV productions for the broadcaster. In 2000, he was the country’s… · 25 March 2026 · March 2026

March 25, 2026

Tordis Ørjasæter engagement in culture and literature for children dead at age 99

a Norwegian literary critic, died on March 25, 2026. She was also a biographer, professor of educational science and novelist, and was particularly engaged in culture and literature for children. Born in Oslo on March 25, 1927, she wrote biographical… · 25 March 2026 · March 2026

March 25, 2026

Per Hegna Norwegian tennis player dead at age 80

a Norwegian professional tennis player, died on March 22, 2026, at the age of 80. A native of Oslo, he played out of the Berg Tennisklubb and won 26 national championships, including eight outdoor and six indoor singles titles. His… · Sweden · 22 March 2026 · March 2026

March 22, 2026

Finn-Erik Vinje Philologist dead at age 90

a Norwegian philologist, died on March 18, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Oslo on March 6, 1936, he was a professor at the University of Trondheim from 1971 to 1975 and at the University of Oslo from… · 18 March 2026 · March 2026

March 18, 2026

Bernt Mæland Norwegian footballer (Bryne dead at age 67

a Norwegian footballer, died on March 16, 2026. He played as a forward in the Norwegian top league for Bryne and Viking in the 1980s. Originally from Bømlo, he played for Bremnes before joining Bryne in 1979. Mæland spent seven… · 16 March 2026 · March 2026

March 16, 2026

Bjørn Nilsen Norwegian poet, journalist and television producer dead at age 91

a Norwegian poet, journalist and television producer, died on March 15, 2026. He was born in Strinda, now Trondheim, on December 27, 1934, the son of Eilif Asbjørn Nilsen and Borgunn Alvilde Iversen. Nilsen graduated with examen artium from Strinda… · 15 March 2026 · March 2026

March 15, 2026

Odd Holten Norwegian politician, MP dead at age 85

a Norwegian politician and member of parliament from 1989 to 2005, died on March 13, 2026. He was born in Øre on 28 August 1940 and represented the Christian Democratic Party. Holten was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Østfold… · 13 March 2026 · March 2026

March 13, 2026

Unni-Lise Jonsmoen Norwegian illustrator and children’s writer dead at age 89

a Norwegian illustrator and children's writer, died on March 3, 2026, at the age of 89. She was born in Oslo on April 21, 1936, to Margit Schulze and Rolf Martin Hansen. Jonsmoen was married to children's writer Ola Jonsmoen,… · 03 March 2026 · March 2026

March 3, 2026

Dagfinn Føllesdal Norwegian-born American academic and philosopher dead at age 93

a Norwegian-born American academic and philosopher, died on March 1, 2026. He was the Clarence Irving Lewis Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at Stanford University and professor emeritus at the University of Oslo. Born Dagfinn Kåre Føllesdal in Askim, Norway, on… · 01 March 2026 · March 2026

March 1, 2026

Petter Bjørheim Norwegian politician dead at age 61

a Norwegian politician, died on February 26, 2026. He was born in Stavanger on January 2, 1965, and was a member of the Progress Party. Bjørheim was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Rogaland in 1989 and was not re-elected… · 26 February 2026 · February 2026

February 26, 2026

Bjarte Baasland Former businessman dead at age 51

a Norwegian businessman and convicted fraudster, died on February 26, 2026, at the age of 51. Born in Norway on March 5, 1974, he became widely known in Norway in connection with the Baasland case in 2008, when it was… · 26 February 2026 · February 2026

February 26, 2026

Petter Planke Businessman dead at age 89

a Norwegian businessman known for co-founding Tomra, died on February 25, 2026, aged 88. Born in Oslo on March 7, 1937, he co-founded the industry company in 1972 with his brother, Tore Planke, and became a pioneer in the production… · 25 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other

February 25, 2026

Roger Hverven Norwegian Olympic handball player dead at age 81

a Norwegian Olympic handball player, died on February 19, 2026. He was born in Oslo on 15 March 1944 and represented Oppsal IF. A wing-player, Hverven competed for Norway at the 1972 Summer Olympics, where the national team finished ninth.… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026

February 19, 2026

Svein Jarvoll Norwegian writer dead at age 79

a Norwegian poet, novelist, short story writer, translator and essayist, died on February 18, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in Lurøy, Helgeland, on 5 May 1946, he made his literary debut in 1984 with the poetry collection Thanatos.… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026

February 18, 2026

Ivar Bjørklund Norwegian anthropologist and writer dead at age 76

a Norwegian anthropologist and writer, died on February 15, 2026. Born on December 25, 1949, he was professor of cultural studies at the University of Tromsø – The Arctic University of Norway and a researcher on interethnic relations in Northern… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026

February 15, 2026

Janken Varden Norwegian theatre director dead at age 87

the Norwegian theatre director associated with Oslo Nye Teater, died on February 10, 2026. Born in Oslo on 6 April 1938, he was a graduate of the University of Oslo Law School. He worked as a stage director at Riksteatret,… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026

February 10, 2026

Kåre Grøttum Norwegian jazz pianist and composer dead at age 92

the Norwegian jazz pianist and composer, died on February 7, 2026, aged 92. Born Kåre Idar Grøttum in Trondheim on January 24, 1934, he was also a music arranger and a presenter in NRK. He was active as a jazz… · 07 February 2026 · February 2026

February 7, 2026

Bjørn Lofterød Norwegian Olympic sailor dead at age 76

a Norwegian Olympic sailor, died on February 4, 2026, at the age of 76. Born in Oslo on June 17, 1949, he competed in sailing at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. Lofterød was the brother of Odd Roar Lofterød.… · 04 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other

February 4, 2026