About Rúnar Júlíusson
Lived 1945 – 2008 (aged 63). Rúnar Júlíusson was an Icelandic singer, association football player, musician and singing.
Guðmundur Rúnar Júlíusson (13 April 1945 – 5 December 2008), alternate names: Rúnar Júlíusson or Rúni Júl, was an Icelandic pop singer, music producer and footballer from Keflavík.
Football career Rúnar was a member of Keflavík ÍF's first national championship in 1964. The same year he was selected to the Icelandic national team, playing a friendly, but missed its games against Wales due to a musical tour with his band Hljómar.
Death Rúnar died on 5 December 2008, after suffering a heart attack when he was about to go on stage during a performance in his hometown Keflavík.
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Who was Rúnar Júlíusson?
Icelandic musician (1945–2008)
When was Rúnar Júlíusson born?
Rúnar Júlíusson was born on 13 April 1945 in Iceland, Keflavík.
When did Rúnar Júlíusson die?
Rúnar Júlíusson died on 5 December 2008 in Iceland, Keflavík.
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Rúnar Júlíusson was a singer, association football player, musician and singing.
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Rúnar Júlíusson was Icelandic.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rúnar Júlíusson. https://biography.guide/runar-juliusson/
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