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.
Jutta Zilliacus, 100, Finnish-Estonian politician, journalist and author.