Katri Helena was supposed to take the stage at the Book Fair on Sunday.
Katri Helena was expected at the Book Fair on Sunday. Pete Anikari
On Sunday, singer Katri Helena, 78, was scheduled to take the stage at the Helsinki Book Fair together with the author of her biography Elina Hirvonen with. However, the singer couldn’t make it there.
Katri Helena’s manager and boyfriend Tommi Liimatainen tells Iltalehti that it is a case of illness, but does not elaborate the situation in more detail.
– On Tuesday, the tour continues in Kuopio. The concert in Joensuu on Wednesday is sold out, Liimatainen says.
Biography of the singing legend Katri Helena, singer (Johnny Kniga) was published in April. The singer had been asked for a biography many times. In the 60th anniversary year of the career, the time was finally ripe.
– Because of my age, three years ago I had to undergo corona quarantine. I was home alone for eight weeks. That’s when I got the feeling that I won’t be here much longer. Writing a book started to feel natural.
– This is my testament, Katri Helena described to Iltalehte in April.
Katri Helena didn’t make it to the Book Fair, but with this information she will be seen at a concert next week. Pete Anikari