Death
Versto was found dead in the harbour of Farsund on 7 July 2011. Police believe he may have slipped on the rain-soaked floor of his boat and fell into the water.
Following his death, Versto was praised by several prominent figures, including Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg, former Prime Ministers Gro Harlem Brundtland, Kjell Magne Bondevik, Kåre Willoch and World War II veteran Gunnar Sønsteby.
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