Obituary of Simo Häyhä

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Simo Häyhä

Simo Häyhä (born December 17, 1905 in Rautjärvi, Finland) was a military personnel who was best known for being a Finnish sniper in World War II during the 1939-1940 Winter War against the Soviet Union and was nicknamed “The White Death.” Simo died on April 1, 2002 and his death was possibly because of old age. He died at age 96.

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Simo Häyhä Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Häyhä, Simo
    • Common Name: Simo Häyhä
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Rautjärvi, Finland
    • Birth Date: December 17, 1905
    • Age: 96 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Simuna, The White Death, The Magic Shooter
    • Occupation: Military Personnel
    • Active Years: 1925-1940
    • Net Worth: $1-$5 million
    • Nationality: French
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Silver
    • Favorite Scent: Gucci Guilty
    • Favorite Actor: Elizabeth Taylor

    Simo's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Simo Häyhä
    • Father: Juho Häyhä
    • Mother: Katriina Häyhä
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 01 2002 at age 96
  • Place: Hamina, Finland
  • Cause of Death: Old age (unspecified)
  • Interment: Buried at Ruokolahti Church in Ruokolahti, Finland

Category Tags:

Military PersonnelFrench Born on December 17th Born in 1905 Died in 2002 Died at age 96 Died from Old age

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-03-26 00:43:03
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