Deaths in the 2010s
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Ilmar Kullam
1922–2011 (age 89)
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Anti Marguste
1931–2016 (age 85)
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Ants Antson
1938–2015 (age 77)
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Mart Port
1922–2012 (age 90)
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Eino Tamberg
1930–2010 (age 80)
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Voldemar Herkel
1929–2019 (age 90)
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Endel Lippmaa
1930–2015 (age 85)
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Emerendiana Silling
1928–2010 (age 82)
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Enn Anupõld
1937–2019 (age 82)
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Journalist Enn Anupõld modeled integrity through a career dedicated to clear, responsible reporting.
Enn Mellikov
1945–2018 (age 73)
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Hans Kaldoja
1942–2017 (age 75)
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Helga Jõerüüt
1925–2011 (age 86)
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Helga Kõrge
1926–2012 (age 86)
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Helga Kõrge was an artist whose sensitive works etched lasting impressions for viewers of every generation.
Helmi Puur
1933–2014 (age 81)
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Helmut Polberg
1935–2016 (age 81)
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Artist Helmut Polberg shaped Estonian visual culture with works that balanced heritage and innovation.
Hendrik Arro
1925–2017 (age 92)
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Henno Arrak
1930–2017 (age 87)
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Graphic artist Henno Arrak was celebrated for mythic, poetic prints that expanded Estonia’s visual lexicon.
Hilja Kulles
1921–2013 (age 92)
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Hugo Murre
1924–2011 (age 87)
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Ilmar Palli
1948–2019 (age 71)
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Journalist Ilmar Palli upheld a standard of principled reporting and human dignity in every story he told.
Inara Õun
1941–2012 (age 71)
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Artist Inara Õun captured the subtleties of life in delicate works that resonate with calm beauty.
Jaak Rebane
1912–2010 (age 98)
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Physician Jaak Rebane was known for compassionate care and steadfast professionalism throughout his long career.
Roman Toi
1916–2018 (age 102)
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Roman Toi (18 June 1916 – 7 May 2018) was an Estonian-Canadian composer, choir conductor, and organist.
Viljar Loor
1953–2011 (age 58)
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Felix Mandre
1928–2014 (age 86)
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Composer Felix Mandre composed works that balanced tradition with soulful innovation for Estonian audiences.
Jüri Pihl
1954–2019 (age 65)
Metsakalmistu
Jüri Pihl (17 March 1954 – 3 February 2019) was an Estonian politician, a member of the Social Democratic Party.
Gennadi Taniel
1940–2015 (age 75)
Metsakalmistu
Composer Gennadi Taniel was celebrated for music that combined clarity of form with deep feeling.
Olev Sau
1929–2015 (age 86)
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Heino Kiik
1927–2013 (age 86)
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Jaan Kruusvall
1940–2012 (age 72)
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Kalev Kesküla
1959–2010 (age 51)
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Valter Ojakäär
1923–2016 (age 93)
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Margus Leivo
1954–2019 (age 65)
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Margus Leivo (28 May 1954, in Räpina – 21 August 2019) was an Estonian politician.
Lembit Ulfsak
1947–2017 (age 70)
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Ralf Parve
1919–2011 (age 92)
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Kaljo Põllu
1934–2010 (age 76)
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Tõnu Aav
1939–2019 (age 80)
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Tõnu Aav (21 January 1939 – 14 August 2019) was an Estonian stage, film, TV, and radio actor.
Tõnis Vint
1942–2019 (age 77)
Metsakalmistu
Tõnis Vint (22 April 1942 – 22 June 2019) was an Estonian graphic artist, considered by some to have been one of the ...
Raivo Järvi
1954–2012 (age 58)
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Hardo Aasmäe
1951–2014 (age 63)
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Peeter Kreitzberg
1948–2011 (age 63)
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Vardo Rumessen
1942–2015 (age 73)
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Evald Okas
1915–2011 (age 96)
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Heinrich Schultz
1924–2012 (age 88)
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Eino Baskin
1929–2015 (age 86)
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Juhan Laugis
1938–2010 (age 72)
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Juta Eskel
1927–2017 (age 90)
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Juta Eskel was a sculptor whose graceful works and steady mentorship left an enduring mark on Estonian art.
Juta Piirlaid
1951–2019 (age 68)
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Jüri Rent
1952–2018 (age 66)
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Jüri Rent was a choir director who shaped countless voices with discipline and warmth, enriching Estonia’s choral tra...
Jüri Sutt
1937–2013 (age 76)
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