Hannele Lauri has to miss Vesa-Matti Loir’s funeral

Hannele Lauri has to miss Vesa-Matti Loir’s funeral. Matti Matikainen

Actor Hannele Lauri tells Iltalehte that he just got sick Vesa-Matti Loirin On the eve of the funeral. Loir’s funeral will be held today, Tuesday, September 20.

Lauri and Loiri were longtime friends and colleagues.

– I came from the doctor yesterday and I have pneumonia. I can’t go anywhere, Lauri tells Iltalehte.

Lauri says that he remembers the late Loir at home in his own circumstances. He is very sorry that his illness coincided with the day of Loir’s funeral.

– At the fountain, I light a candle and read a prayer. It’s really not a good feeling, Lauri states.

Entertainer Vesa-Matti Loiri died on August 10 at the age of 77. His funeral will be held at St. John’s Church in Helsinki on Tuesday, September 20, starting at 3 p.m. The blessing is delivered by the bishop of the Diocese of Helsinki Teemu Laajasalo.

Long history

In an interview with Iltalehti last summer, Lauri talked about the duo’s past as both friends and colleagues. They also once had a romance, after which the friendship remained.

– Yes, he (Loiri) is such a multitalent. In fact, you can apply for another similar one. He is so talented. He would have been successful in any country, but there was no desire to go to other countries, Lauri stated in the summer.

When the news of Loir’s death reached Lauri, he said that he was speechless at the sad news.

– I’m not going to make fun of it now. I’m just saying that I have no words. The master is gone, Lauri stated.

Hannele was the first to report about Lauri’s illness Stop.