Rolf Nyhus: key obituary facts
Is Rolf Nyhus dead? Yes. Rolf Nyhus died on October 12, 2026, at age 84.
Cause of death: Rolf Nyhus's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Rolf Nyhus known for?
He was a Norwegian sportsreferee and sportsleader.
More about Rolf Nyhus
Born: 9 July 1942.
Gender: male.
Occupation: association football referee, sports executive.
Nationality: Norway.
Awards: Medal of St. Hallvard, NIVs Ærespris, King's Medal of Merit in Gold.
Rolf Nyhus, a Norwegian football referee and sports administrator, died on October 12, 2026, aged 84.
Born on July 9, 1942, he officiated as a FIFA referee from 1969 to 1985, including two matches in qualifying for the 1974 and 1982 World Cups and matches in qualifying for the 1972, 1976 and 1980 European Championships. In European club competitions, his appointments included five Champions League matches, six in the Cup Winners’ Cup and 10 in the UEFA Cup.
He refereed the 1971 Norwegian Football Cup final between Rosenborg and Fredrikstad. Nyhus also worked as a sales director at Bama before becoming secretary-general of the Association for the Promotion of Skiing. In that role, he administered the Holmenkollen ski festival and major events including the 1982 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, the 1986 Biathlon World Championships and the 1987 Winter Deaflympics. He also worked on the bid for the 2011 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships and became known by the nickname “the Kollen general.” His honors included the Medal of St. Hallvard, NIVs Ærespris and the King’s Medal of Merit in Gold.