Anja Breien, 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…
Frid Ingulstad, 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…
Tore Ryen, 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…
Terje Haugland, a Norwegian long jumper, died on May 5, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on April 11, 1944, he finished eleventh at the 1969 European Championships, thirteenth at the 1970 European Indoor Championships and thirteenth at the…
Stein Erik Hagen, 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…
Finn Wagle, 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…
Heidi Sørensen died on April 25, 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.
Eva Ramm, 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… · 09 April 2026 · April 2026
Eldrid Nordbø, 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…
Willy Ustad, 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… · 28 March 2026 · March 2026
John Andreassen, 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… · 25 March 2026 · March 2026
Tordis Ørjasæter, 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… · 25 March 2026 · March 2026
Per Hegna, 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… · Sweden · 22 March 2026 · March 2026
Finn-Erik Vinje, 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… · 18 March 2026 · March 2026
Bernt Mæland, 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… · 16 March 2026 · March 2026
Bjørn Nilsen, 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… · 15 March 2026 · March 2026
Odd Holten, 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… · 13 March 2026 · March 2026
Unni-Lise Jonsmoen, 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… · 03 March 2026 · March 2026
Dagfinn Føllesdal, 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,… · 01 March 2026 · March 2026
Petter Bjørheim, 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… · 26 February 2026 · February 2026
Bjarte Baasland, 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… · 26 February 2026 · February 2026
Petter Planke, 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… · 25 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
Roger Hverven, 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… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026
Svein Jarvoll, 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… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
Ivar Bjørklund, 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… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
Janken Varden, 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… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
Kåre Grøttum, 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… · 07 February 2026 · February 2026
Bjørn Lofterød, 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… · 04 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
Norwegian film director (Kamilla and the Thief · 11 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 11 · Other
Norwegian biathlete · 22 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 22 · Bakken · Other
Norwegian vocalist (Ragnarok) · 21 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 21
Norwegian humorist and actor · 18 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 18
Norwegian football coach · 17 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 17 · Other
Norwegian footballer (Bryne) · 26 November 2025 · November 2025 · November 26
Norwegian politician. Member of Labour Party · 20 November 2025 · November 2025 · November 20
Norwegian cross-country skier · 18 November 2025 · November 2025 · November 18 · Other
Norwegian actress (Hotel Cæsar) · 15 November 2025 · November 2025 · November 15
Norwegian singer (Bjelleklang) · 10 November 2025 · November 2025 · November 10
Norwegian biathlete · 16 October 2025 · October 2025 · October 16 · Other
Norwegian radio and television presenter · 16 October 2025 · October 2025 · October 16
Norwegian banker · 29 September 2025 · September 2025 · September 29 · Greve · Other
Norwegian singer and accordionist · 19 September 2025 · September 2025 · September 19
Norwegian football/soccer player · 09 September 2025 · September 2025 · Johannessen · September 9
Norwegian singer (Bjelleklang) · 22 August 2025 · August 2025 · August 22
Norwegian mathematician (Auslander–Reiten theory) · 19 August 2025 · August 2025 · August 19
Norwegian oil and paper industry executive · 05 August 2025 · August 2025 · August 5 · Other
Norwegian journalist (Minerva · 23 July 2025 · July 2025 · July 23
Norwegian alpine and freestyle skier · 15 July 2025 · July 2025 · July 15 · Other
Norwegian businessman and philanthropist · 24 June 2025 · June 2025 · June 24 · Other
Norwegian environmentalist · 21 June 2025 · June 2025 · June 21 · Other
Norwegian children's book writer · 13 June 2025 · June 2025 · June 13
Norwegian actor (Orion's Belt) · 11 June 2025 · June 2025 · June 11
Norwegian newspaper editor (Rogalands Avis · 11 June 2025 · June 2025 · June 11
Norwegian jazz drummer · 10 June 2025 · June 2025 · June 10
Norwegian crime fiction writer · 22 May 2025 · May 2025 · May 22
Norwegian stage producer and theatre director · 11 May 2025 · May 2025 · May 11 · Other