The death of Vesa-Matti Loir, the actor loved by Finns, touched many people today. Several people have remembered the talented artist on social media.
Actor-musician Vesa-Matti Loiri77, died today, Wednesday, exhausted by a long illness in a Helsinki hospital.
Many Finns are now remembering the Finnish entertainment star through publications that touch them. Public figures in particular have shared their fond memories with Loir.
Author Jari Tervo published a picture of Loir that he took in 2018 on Twitter.
– I photographed my friend in August 2018 in the yard of his childhood home in The Hague. We walked through the places and memories of his boyhood. It was a great day, Tervo writes emotionally in his publication.
Singer Paula Vesala wrote short but beautiful words for Loir.
– Have a good trip, friend. Heavy day for us, lighter for you.
Singer Kaija Koo also remembers the star. He wrote the following beautiful words:
– My condolences to all loved ones. My condolences to the Finns.
– You did well and left beautiful marks. Our encounters were strongly remembered. The last one in Tuusula, a small moment was a big moment. Thank you Vesa-Matti, the singer thanks.
Guitarist Mikko Kosonen says that he had time to say goodbye to Loir. The sadness is still great.
– I said goodbye on Vesku’s phone some time ago, but I feel bad. He was an extraordinary person who loved the musicians around him. I am grateful for everything I got to experience through him.
Mikko Leppilampi wrote, as it were, a letter to Loir, in which he remembers her with warm words.
– You were an important mentor, guide and friend to me since theater school. You genuinely cared. Every encounter with you was meaningful and deep. There was always enough wisdom, humor and empathy until the end. Thank you for the moments together. Thanks for the entertainment and art.
– You are my idol. My warm condolences to the family and loved ones. Words are not enough now. The heart knows, Leppilampi writes at the end.
A role model for many
Singer Janna Hurmerinta remembers Loir with beautiful words. In the publication, he wishes the actor a good journey. Janna had time to sing and perform together with Loir in previous years.
– I’ve been a fan of you since I was 2 years old. As an adult, I got to know you, sing with you and have the best conversations, what a great honor. Thanks for everything. Your mark on the cultural field of this country is immeasurably large. I will miss you. Strength to all loved ones for grief work.
Singer Robin Packalen published a touching photo together on his Instagram account, where he is sitting together with Loir at the Great Journalism Award gala.
– It was an extremely great honor to know you Vesku. You will always be the biggest reason for me to make the most of life! See you later, Robin writes in the publication.
Actor and singer Roope Salminen also published a joint photo with Loir on Instagram, where he remembers shared moments with her.
– Huge condolences to everyone close to you. Vesa-Matti Loiri is a legend, a multifaceted brave artist and left a lasting mark on the Finnish art and entertainment field for many generations, Salmin begins the publication.
Salminen emphasizes that Loir was a role model and a big star who was down-to-earth at the same time. He encouraged those in the industry.
– Fortunately, I was able to tell the Lord himself at the bakery and a couple of times after that how much he has meant to me. I jokingly said that something will come to the black one too sometime, and he replied that maybe it will, maybe it won’t, but remember to enjoy the journey. Rest in peace Mr. Loiri.