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Eli Rygg

September 22, 1955 –October 15, 2026

singer, television presenter

Lived 71 years

Born in
Rauma Municipality

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Eli Rygg (born 22 September 1955 in Veblungsnes, Rauma Municipality; died 15 October 2026) was a Norwegian singer, television presenter, and children’s writer.

Born in Veblungsnes within Rauma Municipality, she grew up in the scenic region of Romsdal before beginning a public career that would make her a beloved figure in children’s broadcasting. In 1985, she was recruited by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) to co-star in the popular children’s television program Portveien 2. Her warm presence and engaging style quickly established her as a household name (en.wikipedia.org).

Following her success on Portveien 2, she went on to host several additional television programs, including Teodors julekalender and Frokost‑TV on NRK1, as well as Barn ingen hindring on NRK2. She also hosted the radio show Revehiet on P4 Radio Hele Norge (en.wikipedia.org). In recognition of her popularity and talent in broadcasting, she was honored as the Se og Hør readers’ TV Personality of the Year in 1987 (en.wikipedia.org).

In addition to her work in television and radio, Eli Rygg was an accomplished children’s author and performer. She wrote several books for young readers and engaged in live storytelling sessions, including performances supported by Concerts Norway (en.wikipedia.org).

Eli Rygg passed away on 15 October 2026. Her early years in Rauma Municipality and her pioneering work in Norwegian children’s television and literature remain central to her legacy.

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Sources to verify: - Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4584486 - English Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eli_Rygg