Tore Berger: key obituary facts
Is Tore Berger dead? Yes. Tore Berger died on May 18, 2026, at age 81.
Cause of death: Tore Berger's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Tore Berger known for?
He was a Norwegian canoeist.
More about Tore Berger
Born: 11 November 1944.
Place of birth: Asker.
Place of death: Bærum Municipality.
Gender: male.
Occupation: canoeist.
Nationality: Norway.
Awards: Fearnley award.
Tore Berger, a Norwegian Olympic sprint canoeist, died on May 19, 2026, at the age of 81.
Born in Asker on 11 November 1944, he competed mainly in four-man events and represented Norway at the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games. Berger won an Olympic gold medal in 1968 and placed third at the 1972 Games.
He also won a world title in 1970 and a European title in 1969. He died in Bærum.
Tore Berger, 81, Norwegian Olympic sprint canoeist (1968, 1972).