“Olga taught me how to bake”

Olga Temonen died in November. Mikko Huisko

Actress Olga Temonen died on November 17, exhausted by a long illness.

Iltalehti asked its readers about their best memories of Temose. There were almost 200 responses quickly. Several responses said that Temonen’s death moved them to tears.

Temonen’s role performances in the series Harjunpää and in the movie The time I got received praise in the answers. Her way of being a mother and spouse also garnered admiration as well as her warm nature.

Read readers’ memories below.

“I borrowed Olga’s bun book from the library. When I read it, Olga said that when making the dough by hand, you have to knead it for 10 minutes. I had made a bun countless times, but I thought I’d give it a try. The buns no longer “fell” on one side in the oven but rose up nicely and the bun tasted good. So Olga taught me how to bake. I am grateful for a good book and instructions. And yes, I bought the book for myself and for the pleasure of others, and it is now and always found in the kitchen. Big thanks to Olga.”

“At Olga’s Farm, a girl was stung on the cheek by a wasp and Olga gave her an ice cream stick as first aid to make it easier. A wonderfully warm and caring person.”

“Just good memories. The first time I watched Olga’s Kotona program, I got the feeling that Olga is a person who is like any of us: A normal family mother in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. My warm condolences to Olga’s family and loved ones.”

“In elementary school and high school in Nurme, everyone knew that Olga was the daughter of an art teacher. It was amazing to see Olga on TV and notice on the news when Tuukka entered Olga’s life. It has been a pleasure to follow Olga’s life stages and to see her positive and joyful nature. Thank you Olga. Strength for the family in the midst of grief, you are in my thoughts.”

“First memory in lockers. Even then, I thought that she was a beautiful woman and cheerful, even though I’m not a Salkkarit fan by any means. Then when he got sick, there was a lot about him in the papers elsewhere. Yes, I cried when I heard about the death.”

Temonen was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer, glioma, in 2023. Temonen was initially given a year to live, but he ended up living two years after his diagnosis. Temonen and his family shared plenty of updates about Temonen’s cancer battle with the public. The Finns followed Temonen’s treatments closely until the end of his life.