Raivo Järvi (23 December 1954 – 17 June 2012), commonly known under the

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of Onu Raivo (Uncle Raivo) was an

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Early life and education

Järvi was born in Pärnu. In 1979, Järvi graduated from the Estonian Academy of Arts.

Artistic career

Järvi was a freelance artist from 1983 until 2003. He illustrated more than 22 books and wrote and illustrated one children's book.

Mass media career

Järvi appeared in a number of TV shows and radio programmes, most famously in '' Kõige Suurem Sõber'' and '' Onu Raivo Jutupliiats''. He also appeared regularly on Radio Kuku with his show ''Onu Raivo rännakud''.

Political career

Järvi was a member of Riigikogu since 2003. He was a member of the

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Personal life

Järvi was married to Estonian ballerina Tatjana Järvi and had a child from a previous marriage. He died on 17 June 2012 after a brief illness.Suri Raivo Järvi
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Awards

2001 Medal of The Order of the White Star

References

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1954 births 2012 deaths 20th-century Estonian male artists 21st-century Estonian male artists Estonian illustrators Estonian children's book illustrators Estonian radio personalities Members of the Riigikogu, 2003–2007 Members of the Riigikogu, 2007–2011 Members of the Riigikogu, 2011–2015 Estonian television personalities Estonian Reform Party politicians Recipients of the Order of the White Star, Medal Class Estonian Academy of Arts alumni People from Pärnu {{Estonia-politician-stub