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Finnish actors died at age 64

Here are 2 famous actors from Finland died at 64:

Tapio Rautavaara

Tapio Rautavaara (March 8, 1915 Nokia-September 25, 1979 Helsinki) also known as Kaj Tapio Rautavaara or Tapsa Rautavaara was a Finnish singer, actor and athlete. He had three children, , and .

Starting his career as an athlete in the 1930s, he won silver in discus throwing in the 1948 London Olympics, and set multiple national records in the sport. In the late 1940s, he transitioned to music and became one of the most popular singers in Finland, known for his deep voice and emotional performances. He recorded hundreds of songs, and many of his hits are considered classics in Finnish music.

In addition to his music career, Rautavaara also worked as an actor, appearing in several films and TV shows. He was considered a versatile performer, who could excel in drama, comedy, and musical roles. Despite his success as a singer and actor, Rautavaara often struggled with alcoholism.

Rautavaara passed away in 1979 at the age of 64 due to heart failure, leaving behind a rich legacy as a beloved artist and athlete in Finland.

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Vili Auvinen

Vili Auvinen (November 11, 1931 Lohja-August 2, 1996 Helsinki) also known as Vilho Emil Auvinen or Vili was a Finnish television director, actor and screenwriter. His children are called Janne Auvinen and Tommi Auvinen.

During his career, Vili worked for Finnish Broadcasting company Yleisradio, where he directed a wide range of TV shows and series. He is perhaps best known for creating and directing the popular Finnish TV series "Tankki Täyteen" (Full Tank), which aired from 1978-1994.

In addition to his work in television, Vili also acted in several Finnish films, including "Kulkuri ja Kaunottaret" (Vagabond and Beauty) and "Yhden miehen sota" (One Man's War).

Vili was recognized for his contributions to Finnish culture and entertainment, and was awarded the Pro Finlandia medal in 1988. He passed away at the age of 64 in Helsinki.

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