Norwegian movie stars died at 66
Here are 2 famous actresses from Norway died at 66:
Sonja Wigert
Sonja Wigert (November 11, 1913 Notodden-April 12, 1980 L'Alfàs del Pi) was a Norwegian actor.
She began her acting career in 1933 when she joined the Norwegian National Theatre. Sonja went on to become one of the most popular and accomplished actresses of her time in Norway. She is particularly remembered for her roles in films like "Tørres Snørtevold" (1940), "Den forsvundne pølsemaker" (1941), and "Fjols til fjells" (1957).
In addition to acting, Sonja was also known for her work as a resistance fighter during WWII. She helped establish a group for Norwegian women who were working against the Nazi regime in Norway and later fled to Sweden to continue her resistance work. Her story was later documented in the film "Sonja" (2018).
Despite her success, Sonja had a troubled personal life and struggled with alcoholism. She eventually retired from acting and moved to Spain, where she lived until her death in 1980.
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Veslemøy Haslund
Veslemøy Haslund (April 8, 1939 Oslo-November 7, 2005 Norway) was a Norwegian actor.
She began her acting career in the 1960s and quickly became one of Norway's most prominent actresses. Haslund appeared in numerous films, television series, and stage productions throughout her career. Some of her most memorable roles were in the films "Mormor og de åtte ungene" (Grandma and the Eight Children), "Maestro", and "Hustruer - ti år etter" (Wives Ten Years Later). In addition to acting, Haslund was also a writer and a translator. She wrote two books and translated over fifty works into Norwegian from English and French. Haslund passed away in 2005 at the age of 66.
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