Suvi Kellokumpu, who was crowned Miss Finland in 1976, died in Espoo on January 27 after a short illness, according to media reports. She competed under her maiden name Lukkarinen and placed second as runner-up in the Miss Scandinavia competition. Kellokumpu succeeded Anne Pohtamo, who had won Miss Universe, and was succeeded by Armi Aavikko as Miss Finland in 1977.
Over the decades, Kellokumpu worked as an entrepreneur in her company Festivo. The specific illness that caused her death has not been disclosed, and details about her age at the time of death are unknown. Riitta Väisänen, the first runner-up in Miss Finland 1976, says she just heard about the death.
Väisänen describes Kellokumpu as very stylish, upright, and a classic beauty who deserved her title. She adds that she had not met Kellokumpu in decades and they had different lives, with Väisänen having her own hosting and television work and her horses. Väisänen expresses sadness and offers condolences to the family.
The exact nature of Kellokumpu's business Festivo remains unclear.