Peter Nygård is an outstanding Finnish-Canadian clothing manufacturer and fashion executive who was born on July 24, 1941, alongside his sister Pirjo-Liisa Nygård Johnson also born on October 31, 1942.
However, the focus of this article will be mostly on the cause of death and personal life of Pirjo-Liisa Nygård Johnson, the late sister of Peter Peter Nygård.
Pirjo-Liisa Nygård Johnson’s cause of death: What happened to Peter Nygård’s sister?
At the age of 77, Pirjo-Liisa Johnson passed away quietly in the Misericordia Health Centre on January 20, 2020, surrounded by her loved ones, following a valiant fight with breast cancer.
On October 31, 1942, Liisa was born in Helsinki, Finland, to Eeli and Hilkka Nygård. To give their kids an opportunity at the “American Dream” in the “Land of Opportunity,” Liisa, her parents, and her brother Peter immigrated to Canada in 1952. After completing her studies at Glenlawn Collegiate, Liisa started working for Great-West Life Assurance Company. even though she was in a strange place.
In 1965, Liisa tied the knot with Russell Nichol following her first year of college. Between 1967 and 1973, they were parents to four children: Allison, David, Kris, and Angela. The family was fortunate to have Russell’s family nearby when they needed child care because they lived in Transcona. They also celebrated all the many live events with their many wonderful friends who lived in that neighborhood.
