Eli Rygg, Norwegian author and children's TV presenter, dies at 71

Norwegian author and television presenter Eli Rygg has passed away at the age of 71, her family confirmed.

Rygg gained widespread recognition as a host of the children's television program ‘Portveien 2’ on NRK between 1985 and 1987, performing alongside Jarl Goli. Beyond her television work, she had a versatile career that included hosting breakfast television, working in children's radio, and recording numerous audiobooks.

As an author, Rygg wrote several books and was a recipient of the DIXI Prize in 2012 for her work addressing childhood sexuality and abuse. In her 2015 autobiography, ‘Jeg vet at man kan bli helt glad igjen’, she shared personal experiences regarding childhood abuse and her journey toward healing. Throughout her adult life, she remained dedicated to working with children, including roles within child welfare services.