Obituary of Simo Häyhä

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: Buster Keaton

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 Personnel French Born on December 17th Born in 1905 Died in 2002 Died at age 96 Died from Old age

Quotable Quotes:

"Simo Häyhä lived a remarkable life of bravery and valor, forever remembered for his unwavering determination and sacrifices for his country. (V)"

"Simo Häyhä was a highly skilled Finnish soldier known for his remarkable sniping abilities during the Winter War of 1939-1940, but his professional life ended when he was severely injured in battle and forced to retire from active duty. (V)"

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