Kristina Carlson: key obituary facts
Is Kristina Carlson dead? Yes. Kristina Carlson died on July 28, 2026, at age 76.
Cause of death: Kristina Carlson's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Kristina Carlson known for?
She was a Finnish journalist and writer.
More about Kristina Carlson
Born: 31 July 1949.
Place of birth: Helsinki.
Gender: female.
Occupation: journalist, writer, poet.
Nationality: Finland.
Education: International Writing Program.
Awards: Thanks for the Book Award, Finlandia Award.
Kristina Carlson, the Finnish writer, died on July 28, 2026, aged 76.
Born in Helsinki on July 31, 1949, she worked as a journalist, poet and novelist and also wrote under the pen name Mari Lampinen. Her books included Maan ääreen, Herra Darwinin puutarhuri and William N.
Päiväkirja, and she also published several works for young adults. Carlson studied in the International Writing Program and received the Finlandia Award and the Thanks for the Book Award.