Finnish music stars died at age 38
Here are 5 famous musicians from Finland died at 38:
Jussi Kurikkala
Jussi Kurikkala (August 12, 1912 Kalajoki-March 10, 1951 Helsinki) was a Finnish personality.
He was best known as a long-distance runner, who competed in several international events, including the 1936 Berlin Olympics where he finished sixth in the 10,000 meters. Kurikkala was also a Finnish national champion in several different distances and was known for his remarkable endurance.
Outside of sports, Kurikkala worked as a teacher and was a member of the Finnish Parliament. He was an advocate for education and rural development and worked to improve the lives of those living in remote areas of Finland.
Kurikkala's life was tragically cut short after he was involved in a car accident in 1951, at the age of 38. He left behind a legacy as one of Finland's greatest long-distance runners and a champion for equality and progress.
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Ulf Grönholm
Ulf Grönholm (January 8, 1943-February 26, 1981) was a Finnish personality.
He was a successful rally driver who won several Finnish and international rally championships. Grönholm was known for his exceptional driving skills and competitive spirit, which made him a popular figure in the world of motorsports. Aside from his racing career, he also ran a car dealership and was involved in the development of rally cars. Unfortunately, Grönholm passed away at the age of 38 due to a heart attack. However, he remains a celebrated athlete and his contributions to the sport of rally driving continue to inspire many drivers to this day.
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Antti Koivumäki
Antti Koivumäki (December 18, 1976 Espoo-April 5, 2015 Helsinki) was a Finnish songwriter, record producer and musician.
His related genres: Pop music, Rock music and Baroque pop.
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Tonmi Lillman
Tonmi Lillman (June 3, 1973 Kouvola-February 13, 2012) a.k.a. Tonmi Kristian Lillman, Otus or Lillman, Tonmi was a Finnish record producer, musician and graphic designer.
He was best known as the drummer for the Finnish metal band Lordi, with whom he won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006. Lillman was also a founding member of the bands To/Die/For and Sinergy, and played for other notable bands such as Ajattara, Vanguard and Kylähullut. In addition to his music career, Lillman also worked as a graphic designer, creating album covers for several Finnish metal bands. He passed away at the age of 38 due to a pulmonary embolism.
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Aleksis Kivi
Aleksis Kivi (October 10, 1834 Nurmijärvi-December 31, 1872 Tuusula) was a Finnish novelist.
Kivi is considered to be the first significant novelist in the Finnish language and is still widely read in Finland today. His most famous work is the novel "Seven Brothers" (Seitsemän veljestä), which tells the story of seven brothers trying to make a living in the rugged Finnish countryside. Kivi struggled with mental health issues throughout his life and died at the age of 38. He was only able to publish one novel and several plays during his lifetime but has since become a beloved figure in Finnish literature. Kivi's legacy has been recognized through various honors and awards, including having his image featured on the Finnish 10-mark banknote from 1955-1986.
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