Markku Peltola, the shambling Finnish character actor who became a mainstay of the films of Aki Kaurismäki, passed away on Monday at the age of 51. Peltola appeared in over thirty Finnish films and television programs, but was best known by lovers of international cinema for his collaborations with Kaurismäki, in particular his starring role in 2002's Cannes Grand Prix winner The Man Without a Past. According to a report at Earthtimes.org, Finnish media has stated that "Peltola has suffered from ill health for some time." No further details are available.
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