Colleagues in the creative industry remember Antti Litja.
Dome Karuskoski directed Mielsäpahoittar, published in 2014. Solar Films
Actor Antti Litja has passed away last night from a sudden serious illness.
Litja’s last film was released in 2014 mind blowing, in which he played the lead role in The Madman. In the same year, Litja had a cerebral infarction, after which she ended her acting career.
Dome Karukoski, who directed the film, wrote a beautiful text about Litja on his Instagram account with pictures.
– Friend. Icon. The real rascal Antti Litja has died. He was without a doubt one of the best actors I have ever worked with and will ever work with. The man with a thousand stories.
– He had a past that made him a generous and wonderful person. He affected me in a way I can’t describe. He taught me so much. I will miss him very much. Yes, I was so upset when they took away a good man. Rest in peace Antti. Thank you.
Alina Tomnikov, who starred in the movie Mielsänpahoidadita, also remembered the legendary actress in her Instagram story. You can watch the story for 24 hours from this link.
– Deep condolences, Tomnikov exhaustively wrote on the portrait he shared.
Actor Eppu Salminen remembers the actor on Twitter. At least the two acted together once Are you kidding, Mr. Minister? in the play at the Helsinki City Theatre.
– Sadness. Thank you Antti for the wonderful moments on stage and especially behind it. The world’s best actor and storyteller left. Light soils. Condolences to the relatives, strength and a hug, Salminen writes.
Litja won in her career on television, in films and on theater stages. He has been awarded, among other things, the Jussi awards and the Pro Finlandia award.