title: Raivo Järvi
text: # Raivo Järvi
  
  Raivo Järvi (23 December 1954 – 17 June 2012), commonly known under the pseudonym of Onu Raivo (Uncle Raivo) was an Estonian artist, radio personality and politician.
  
  ## 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 Estonian Reform Party.
  
  ## 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.
  
  ## Awards
  
  2001 Medal of The Order of the White Star
  
  