Finnish writer with Estonian roots Jutta Zilliacus dies at 100 in Helsinki

Finnish writer, journalist and former parliament member Jutta Zilliacus, who had Estonian roots, died in a Helsinki hospital on Saturday at the age of 100. Her death was announced by Hufvudstadsbladet, Finland's largest-circulation Swedish-language newspaper, citing her family.

Jutta Zilliacus, a prominent figure in Finnish cultural life with roots in Estonia, died Saturday morning in a Helsinki hospital. She had turned 100 years old.

Zilliacus had a long career as a writer and journalist, and was also actively involved in politics and the promotion of equality, serving as a former Finnish parliament member. Her family announced her death, and the news was reported by Hufvudstadsbladet, Finland's largest-circulation Swedish-language newspaper published in Helsinki.