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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sonja_HenieSonja Henie - Wikipedia

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   Sonja Henie (8 April 1912 – 12 October 1969) was a Norwegian figure skater and film star. She was a three-time Olympic champion (1928, 1932, 1936) in women's singles, a ten-time World champion (1927–1936) and a six-time European champion (1931–1936). Henie has won more Olympic and World titles than any other ladies' figure skater.

   • Full name: Sonja Henie
   • Retired: 1956

   • Height: 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in)
   • Skating club: Oslo SK

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Sonja-HenieSonja Henie | Ice Skating Champion, Olympic Medalist ...

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   Apr 4, 2024 · Sonja Henie (born April 8, 1912, Kristiania [now Oslo], Norway—died October 12, 1969, in an airplane en route to Oslo) was a Norwegian-born American world champion figure skater and Olympic gold medalist who went on to achieve success as a professional ice-skater and as a motion-picture actress.

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4. archive.nytimes.com › www › learningSonja Henie, Skating Star, Dies - The New York Times Web Archive

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   BY THE NEW YORK TIMES. OSLO, Oct. 12 (AP)--Sonja Henie, ice-skating queen and film star, died tonight on an ambulance plane flying from Paris to Oslo. She was 57 years old. Miss Henie had...

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6. www.imdb.com › name › nm0377012Sonja Henie - Biography - IMDb

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   Learn about the life and career of Sonja Henie, the Norwegian ice skating champion and Hollywood star. Find out about her Olympic medals, her films, her marriages, and her legacy.

   • Birth Date: April 8, 1912

   • Death Date: October 12, 1969

7. olympics.com › en › athletesSonja HENIE - Olympics.com

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   Learn about the life and achievements of Sonja HENIE, the Norwegian figure skating legend who won three Olympic gold medals and became one of Hollywood's most popular stars. Find out how she started her career, improved her skills, and moved on to the movies after retiring from the sport.

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   What happened to Sonja?

   • Sonja decided to become a US citizen and supported the USO in their efforts. She divorced Daniel and married Winthrop Gardner, a wealthy aviator, in 1949. By this time her movie career was over. She continued to perform in ice shows and even starred in her own television special.

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   When did Sonja Henie die?

   • It was October 12, 1969, and she was 57. In 1985, about 16 years after Sonja’s death, a biography co-written by Raymond Strait and Leif Henie (who died in 1984) was published: Queen of Ice, Queen of Shadows: The Unsuspected Life of Sonja Henie.

   The Glittering Rise and Fall of Sonja Henie, Ice Skating’s Original

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   What was Sonja Henie famous for?

   • Her films included Thin Ice (1937) and Sun Valley Serenade (1941). Henie also toured in spectacular ice shows that greatly increased the popularity of figure skating. Visit Sonja HENIE profile and read the full biography, watch videos and read all the latest news.

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   How much money did Sonja Henie have?

   • When she died, in 1969, her holdings were estimated at more than $47 million. Indeed, the word that really fit this bundle of cutting-edge charisma would not be coined until the 1960s, when Andy Warhol packed star wattage and have-it-all hunger into three syllables: “superstar.” Sonja Henie was the first.

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9. www.imdb.com › name › nm0377012Sonja Henie - IMDb

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   Sonja Henie was a Norwegian ice skater, actress, and producer who won three Olympic gold medals and starred in several Hollywood comedies. Learn about her life, career, achievements, and trivia on IMDb, the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV, and celebrity content.

10. www.vanityfair.com › hollywood › 2014Sonja Henie’s Ice Age - Vanity Fair

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    Feb 11, 2014 · Beginning in 1927, at just 14 years old, figure skater Sonja Henie glided onto the world stage and dominated the ice—not only revolutionizing her sport with 10 consecutive world championships...