Raikkonen's father dies at 56

Raikkonens father dies at 56
Matti R?ikk?nen, father of Kimi R?ikk?nen (FIN), Raikkonen, Scuderia Ferrari - Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 13, Belgian Grand Prix, 05.09.2008 Francorchamps, Belgium / Copyright: Davenport / xpb

Kimi Raikkonen's father has died.

The Austrian newspaper Kleine Zeitung said Matti Raikkonen, who was 56, died unexpectedly on Wednesday.

The report said the 2007 world champion and 2010 world rally driver's management had asked the media to respect the Finn's privacy as the family grieves.

"Something like this - especially at Christmas - is very difficult, especially for families," said Raikkonen's spokesman Riku Kuvaja to Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat.

Source: GMM

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zamzungas zamzungas
Worst thing which can happen before chritmas. Very sad...
December 24, 2010 6:28 am
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erickbon erickbon
Very sad. Deepest condolences.
December 24, 2010 6:41 am
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wolf201 wolf201
my deepest condolences
December 24, 2010 7:26 am
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fred123456 fred123456
My sincere condolences... Keep your head up and praise your father for what he had done for you in the past to make you a successful driver and praise his soul, body and mind.
December 24, 2010 7:52 am
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Jamaicandude Jamaicandude
Sad indeed. Sincerest condolences.
December 24, 2010 8:55 am
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FOXHOUND FOXHOUND
god bless Kimi and his family, and RIP Matti Raikkonen
December 24, 2010 9:14 am
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mohaon mohaon
God with him
December 24, 2010 9:57 am
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Viking79 Viking79
Our thoughts are with you Kimi.
December 24, 2010 10:43 am
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ivanporcalla ivanporcalla
Oh dear. Deepest condolences Kimi.
December 24, 2010 10:49 am
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LemieT LemieT
I couldn't imagine something like this. My sincere condolences to Kimi and his family at this time...
December 24, 2010 11:03 am
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PONTIAC G8 GXP PONTIAC G8 GXP
My deepest condolences
December 24, 2010 3:11 pm
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mn07 mn07
Very sad. Deepest condolences.
December 24, 2010 4:00 pm
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haniffJ haniffJ
My deepest condolence to Kimi's family.
December 24, 2010 4:59 pm
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Evangelista Evangelista
R.I.P.
December 24, 2010 6:44 pm
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kpkaustubha kpkaustubha
My deepest condolence to Kimi and his family
December 25, 2010 12:14 am
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norbeVort norbeVort
God bless Kimi and youre family many people are with you :( ... very sad expecialli at Christmas ... rest in peace Matti
December 25, 2010 1:37 am
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johnny232 johnny232
my deepest condolences for Kimi and his family
December 26, 2010 10:04 am
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Icy85 Icy85
My deepest condolences to Kimi and his family :( R.I.P Matti.
January 3, 2011 6:31 am
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