Willy Björkman

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Willy Björkman

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Björkman in 2013
Born (1946-08-04) 4 August 1946 (age 71)
Brännkyrka, Sweden

Willy Arne Björkman (born 4 August 1946) is a Swedish television personality mostly known for his participation in the home improvement show Bygglov on TV4. [1] [2] He participated as a celebrity dancer in Let's Dance where he placed third along with professional dancer Charlotte Sinclair. [3]

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References

  1. "Sista dansen för Willy Björkman". DN.SE. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  2. Sveriges Radio. "Dagens gäst - Willy Björkman" . Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  3. "Willy Björkman och Charlotte Sinclair dansar tango - Let's dance - tv4.se". tv4.se. Retrieved 24 June 2015.

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