Finnish actors died at age 47

Here are 1 famous actors from Finland died at 47:

Tony Halme

Tony Halme (January 6, 1963 Helsinki-January 8, 2010 Helsinki) otherwise known as Tony Christian Halme, Tony 'The Viking' Halme, Tony 'The Viking' White, Tony 'Viking' Halme, Ludvig Borga, Viikinki, The Viking, Finland Thor or Finnish Hellraiser Thor was a Finnish writer, politician, actor, professional boxer, wrestler and athlete.

He died caused by suicide.

Halme was born in Helsinki, Finland and began his career as a professional athlete, competing in both boxing and wrestling. He later transitioned to entertainment, working as an actor and television personality. He gained international recognition as a wrestler under the ring name Ludvig Borga, working for the World Wrestling Federation in the 1990s.

Halme also had a brief foray into politics, serving as a Member of Parliament in Finland from 2003-2007, representing the True Finns party. He was known for his controversial comments and political stances, which frequently caused outrage in the media.

In addition to his athletic and political pursuits, Halme was also a published author. He released several books in Finnish, including his autobiography and a novel.

Tragically, Halme struggled with addiction and depression throughout much of his adult life. He died by suicide at the age of 47.

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