Jope Ruonansuu

Jope Ruonansuu

Jorma Olavi "Jope" Ruonansuu (15 April 1964 – 18 July 2020) was a Finnish actor, impressionist, musician and stand-up comedian.[1] He was born in Kemi, Finland. He won the Best performer Venla award in 2010.[2] In 2005, he began hosting the comedy sketch show Jopet Show.

Ruonansuu was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2018. He died on 18 July 2020 in Helsinki from the disease, aged 56.[3]

References

  1. Laitinen, Jaana. "Nukutko karhun unta, Jope Ruonansuu?". Helsingin Sanomat. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  2. Kinnunen, Hanski. "Jope sai tytön ja pojan". Yle. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  3. "Taiteilija Jope Ruonansuu on kuollut". Yle Uutiset. Helsinki: Yleisradio Oy. 18 July 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.