Obituary of Thor Heyerdahl

Thor Heyerdahl

Thor Heyerdahl (born October 6, 1914 in Larvik, Norway) was a notable person and cinematographer who was best known for his Kon-Tiki expedition in 1947. In that he sailed 8,000 km across the Pacific Ocean in a raft from South America to the Tuamotu Islands. Thor died on April 18, 2002 and his death was because of a brain tumor. He died at age 87.

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Thor Heyerdahl Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Heyerdahl, Thor
Common Name: Thor Heyerdahl
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Larvik, Norway
Birth Date: October 06, 1914
Age: 87 (at death)
Occupations:
- Notable Person
- Cinematographer

Net Worth: $11 million
Nationality: Norwegian
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Sky Blue
Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
Favorite Actor: Gene Hackman

Thor's Family Tree

Birth Name: Thor Heyerdahl
Father: Thor Heyerdahl Sr.
Mother: Alison Lyng
Spouse/Partner:

Liv Coucheron-Torp (married 1936-divorced 1947)
Yvonne Dedekam-Simonson (married 1949-divorced 1969)
Jacqueline Beer (married 1991-2002, his death)

Son(s):

Bjørn Heyerdahl
Thor Heyerdahl Jr.

Daughter(s):

Helene Elisabeth Heyerdahl
Marian Heyerdahl
Annette Heyerdahl

Death Notice:

Date: April 18 2002 at age 87
Place: Colla Micheri, Italy
Cause of Death: Brain tumor
Funeral Arrangements: Held at the Oslo Cathedral on April 26, 2002
Interment: Buried at the family home in Colla Micheri

Category Tags:

Notable Person Cinematographer Norwegian Born on October 6th Born in 1914 Died in 2002 Died at age 87 Died from Brain tumor

Quotable Quotes:

"Mister Heyerdahl was a courageous and pioneering adventurer, whose thirst for knowledge and passion for exploration will continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

"Thor Heyerdahl, a Norwegian adventurer, achieved worldwide fame through his groundbreaking expeditions and research on ancient civilizations. (V)"

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