Arto Paasilinna

Arto Tapio Paasilinna (20 April 1942 – 15 October 2018) was a Finnish writer. He was a journalist turned comic novelist. He was one of the most successful novelists of Finland. He won a broad readership outside of Finland. He was born in Kittilä, Finland. 
Paasilinna was known for his 1975 novel "The Year of the Hare" ("Jäniksen vuosi"), a best-seller in France and Finland. His brother is former MEP Reino Paasilinna.
Paasilinna died on 15 October 2018 in Espoo from complications of a stroke, aged 76.