Norwegian movie stars died in 1969
Here are 3 famous actresses from Norway died in 1969:
Sonja Henie
Sonja Henie (April 8, 1912 Oslo-October 12, 1969 Oslo) a.k.a. Pavlova of the Ice was a Norwegian figure skater and actor.
She was a three-time Olympic Champion in ladies' singles figure skating, winning in 1928, 1932, and 1936. Henie also won 10 consecutive World Championships and six European Championships. After retiring from competitive skating, she moved to Hollywood and became a successful movie star in musical comedies, including "Thin Ice" and "Sun Valley Serenade". She also had her own television show, "The Sonja Henie Show". In addition to her skating and acting achievements, Henie was also known for designing her own skating costumes and pioneering the use of short skirts and white skates in competition.
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Sigrid Gurie
Sigrid Gurie (May 18, 1911 Brooklyn-August 14, 1969 Mexico City) a.k.a. The Norwegian Garbo or Sigrid Gurie Haukelid was a Norwegian actor. She had one child, Knut Haukelid.
Sigrid Gurie started her career in Hollywood in the 1930s, appearing in films such as "Algiers" and "The Adventures of Marco Polo". She was known for her ethereal beauty and was often compared to another Hollywood actress of the time, Greta Garbo. However, she struggled to find success in Hollywood and eventually moved to Europe to work in film and theater.
During World War II, Gurie became involved in the the Norwegian resistance movement and worked as a courier, helping to smuggle important documents and people out of Norway. She also helped to raise funds for the resistance by performing in concerts and shows.
After the war, Gurie settled in Mexico City and continued to work in film and television. She later became a Mexican citizen and was involved in various charities, particularly those supporting children's education. She passed away in 1969 at the age of 58.
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Marie Hamsun
Marie Hamsun (November 19, 1881 Elverum-August 4, 1969 Nørholm) a.k.a. Marie Andersen or Anne Marie Andersen was a Norwegian writer and actor. She had four children, Arild Hamsun, Tore Hamsun, Eleanor Hamsun and Cecilia Hamsun.
Marie Hamsun was born as Marie Andersen in Elverum, Norway in 1881. She grew up in a family of eight children and had a love for literature from an early age. She started writing at an early age and published her first book, "The Man with the Flute" in 1909.
In 1911, Marie met the famous Norwegian writer, Knut Hamsun, who was twenty years her senior. They fell in love and got married in 1919, despite Knut being already married at the time. Marie became a close collaborator and adviser to her husband and was his trusted confidante. The couple had four children together.
In addition to her writing, Marie was also an accomplished actor and performed in a number of plays and films. She appeared in the film "Sult" in 1966, which was based on one of Knut Hamsun's most famous novels.
After Knut's death in 1952, Marie continued to write and publish books under her own name. She wrote a memoir about her life with Knut, which was published in 1961. Marie Hamsun passed away in 1969 at the age of 87 in Nørholm, Norway, leaving behind a legacy as a gifted writer and performer.
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