Jutta Zilliacus: key obituary facts
Is Jutta Zilliacus dead? Yes. Jutta Zilliacus died on May 30, 2026, at age 100.
Cause of death: Jutta Zilliacus's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Jutta Zilliacus known for?
She was a Finnish-Estonian journalist, writer and politician (born 1925).
More about Jutta Zilliacus
Born: 25 July 1925.
Place of birth: Helsinki.
Gender: female.
Occupation: journalist, writer, politician.
Nationality: Estonia, Finland.
Education: Deutsche Schule Helsinki, University of Helsinki, Sibelius Academy.
Awards: Axel Olof Freudenthal Medal, Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland, Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland, Memorial medal of the Continuation War, Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 4th Class.
Spouse: Benedict Zilliacus.
Also known as: Jutta Armelle Zilliacus, Jutta Kingo, Jutta A. Zilliacus, Jutta A. Kingo.
Jutta Zilliacus, a Finnish–Estonian politician, journalist and author, died on May 30, 2026, at the age of 100.
Born Jutta Armelle Zilliacus in Helsinki on July 25, 1925, she worked in the Swedish language and built a career that combined journalism and writing with public service. She served in Finland’s Parliament for the Swedish People’s Party from 1975 to 1987 and sat on the Helsinki City Council from 1968 to 1984.
Zilliacus studied at Deutsche Schule Helsinki, the University of Helsinki and the Sibelius Academy. She was also known as Jutta Kingo, Jutta A. Zilliacus and Jutta A. Kingo.