Jope Ruonansuu

Jope Ruonansuu
Ruonansuu performing in 2016
Born
Jorma Olavi Ruonansuu

(1964-04-15)15 April 1964
Kemi, Finland
Died18 July 2020(2020-07-18) (aged 56)
Heinola, Finland
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • impressionist
  • singer-songwriter
  • musician
  • record producer
Years active1983–2018
Children3
Musical career
Genres
  • Comedy
  • parody
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • drums
  • bass
  • guitar
  • harmonica
  • saxophone
  • transverse flute
Labels


Jorma Olavi "Jope" Ruonansuu (15 April 1964 – 18 July 2020) was a Finnish actor, impressionist, musician and comedian. He was born in Kemi. He won the Best performer Venla award in 2010.

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