Every year people pass away. Famous, unknown... Sometimes you remember an actor or singer, you want to learn something new about his work, and those around you remind you: what, he’s already dead! Which celebrities lost Russian society in 2014? Who will no longer become the hero of scandals, appear on the red carpet, give a speech on TV, or give a loud interview to the media? Let's remember.

January

- designer, creator of the world-famous Kalashnikov assault rifle. Lived 82 years.

February

– actress, rector of GITIS. She died at the age of 73.

- theater and film actress. Cause of death at 79- summer age my heart became sick.

- son of the writer Veniamin Kaverin, virologist. Lived to be 80 years old.

–children's writer and playwright, 82 years old.

March

– 75 years old, Honored Trainer of Russia in cross-country skiing.

– former Minister of Taxes and Duties, former Ministry of Labor and Social Development of Russia. A stroke struck him at the age of 56.

April

- activist Russian show business, concert director of many performers: Agutin and Varum, Presnyakova and Podolskaya. He died at the age of 46 from illness.

- a scientist who developed control systems for missiles, both intercontinental and space. Died at the age of 85.

May

– film actress (“The Cranes Are Flying,” “Anna Karenina”). The cause of death at the age of 80 was the heart.

- chansonnier, shot himself at the age of 47 due to life troubles.

June

- composer and arranger, father of Angelika Varum, aged 65.

- Major General of the Police, dismissed from the authorities on suspicion of corruption. 36-year-old Kolesnikov jumped (or was thrown) out of a 6th floor window during the investigation.

- film actor, performer of the role of Mommy in the film “Republic of Shkid”. Died at the age of 63 long illness.

July

– sports announcer, student of Levitan. For more than 35 years he has commented on sporting events at the Luzhniki Stadium. Died at the age of 77.

– political and public figure, 64 years old. She died from blood poisoning after a poorly treated injury.

August

- entrepreneur. He was distinguished by a phenomenal memory, twice a record holder of the Guinness Book of Records, and the author of popular mnemonic techniques. The cause of death at the age of 51 was cancer.

September

– journalist, TV presenter (“Vremechko”). He died from cancer. He lived for half a century.

October

– film and theater figure. In total, he directed the Moscow Taganka Theater for more than 40 years. Died in his sleep at the age of 97.

- widow of Yuri Nikulin, actress and circus performer. She died at the age of 84.

- politician, deputy in the State Duma from " United Russia", Deputy Speaker. In the summer of 2014 it was included in the EU sanctions list. She died at the age of 65 from a long illness, the presence of which she hid for several years.

November

– theater and film actor (“Gangster Petersburg”, “Golden Calf”). He bled to death in his own apartment. According to the official version, he was injured by broken glass, being in a state alcohol intoxication. He was 49 years old.

Hockey coach, who more than once led the Soviet team to the title of world champion, and the Moscow team of CSKA to the title of champion of the USSR. He died at the age of 85 after a long illness related to the heart.

Other people, no less talented and well-known in their circle, also passed away. We have listed only a few. It is a pity that death is slowly reaping its harvest, sparing neither the young nor the elderly. We can only try to ensure that our loved ones do not end up in poverty and obscurity, forgotten by family and friends, but until the very end receive help and support from those around them. After all, in the end, we all...

This material is rather an essay in memory of those who passed away in 2017. Many personalities here undoubtedly deserve not a separate line, but a whole story.

Died in January 2017

On January 1, Anthony Atkinson, the famous British scientist and economist who created the Atkinson Index (one of the indices of social inequality), passed away.

On January 4, the founder of one of the very first vocal and instrumental ensembles of the USSR, “Singing Guitars,” Anatoly Nikolaevich Vasiliev, passed away. At the time of his death he was 81 years old. Obviously, today not everyone understands and knows the musical history of those times, but, for sure, many know such personalities as Yuri Antonov, Irina Ponarovskaya. But they and not only were participants in this ensemble. Vasiliev devoted part of his life to the development of the stage, but for some reason rarely anyone remembers him in the press.

On January 6, Indian actor Om Puri died at the age of 66. We remember him from the film “Disco Dancer”, in which he played the role of David Brown.

On January 12, family, friends and the public said goodbye to William Peter Blatty (89 years old), an American director, writer and screenwriter who created the magnificent bestseller “The Exorcist.”

On January 14, Yuri Vasilievich Solovyov died, two days short of his 84th birthday. He was a talented Russian actor, Honored Artist of the RSFSR.

On January 16, Eugene Cernan (82 years old), the American legendary astronaut, passed away; today he is the last of those who stood on the surface of the Moon itself!

On January 19, the famous actor Miguel Ferrer died. Deadly disease had laryngeal cancer. He starred in such popular films as “Twin Peaks”, “RoboCop”, and also in the TV series “NCIS: Los Angeles”. Being in in serious condition, Miguel was still an enthusiast and accepted until the last active participation in filming.

On the same day he died Brazilian singer, lead singer of the group Kaoma, Loalvy Braz. At the time of her death she was 63 years old. The events of this day are striking in their cruelty. The criminals entered the house, hit Braz, mercilessly threatened her with a knife and robbed her. After which, together with Loalva, they left the crime scene. Due to troubles with the engine, the criminals decided to burn the car along with the singer.

On January 25, John Hurt died, a magnificent actor whose idols and loving viewers will always remember and endlessly admire John’s skillful performance, especially the role of Ollivander. And fans of the film “Doctor Who” will forever remember the military doctor.

On January 27, Emmanuelle Riva, one of the oldest contenders for an Oscar, passed away (for the film “Love”, 2013).

On January 28, the Belarusian and Soviet pop singer Alexander Tikhanovich (64 years old) died. former member ensemble “Verasy”.

January 31 - relatives and idols said goodbye to musician John Wetton, who played in such popular bands as Uriah Heep, Roxy Music, Asia, Wishbone Ash, UK.

Died in February 2017

On February 2, 93-year-old Max Luscher, a Swiss scientist and psychologist who developed color test Luscher.

On February 4, Georgy Georgievich Taratorkin, Russian and Soviet actor, People's Artist times of the RSFSR.

On February 5, 70-year-old Swedish actor Björn Göst Tryggve Granath passed away. The series “The Bridge”, “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” - it was in these films that we most remembered Garnet.

Peter Mansfield, owner, died on February 8 Nobel Prize in Medicine, which he received in 2003 for the invention of MRI. Undoubtedly, he is a genius in his field, thanks to whom millions of lives have been saved.

February 12 - another talent left the world - Al Gerro (he was 76 years old), a popular singer and jazz musician in America in his time.

On February 13, the eldest son of the leader of the DPRK (Kim Jong Il), Kim Jong Nam, was killed. The tragedy occurred in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, causing a huge scandal in the world of politics.

February 19 – cancer patient Aleksey Valentinovich Ostashev, a 55-year-old Russian double bassist and bass guitarist who performed on stage with many popular artists, including the famous group “The Untouchables,” died.

February 20 – Vitaly Ivanovich Churkin – Russian and Soviet diplomat, representative of the Russian Federation to the UN, and since 2006 – to the UN Security Council.

February 22 – the incredibly talented actor of Russian and Soviet cinema, People’s Artist of the RSFSR, Alexey Vasilievich Petrenko, passed away.

February 25 – Neil Fingleton, a wonderful English basketball player and actor, died of a heart attack at the age of 36.

On February 27, Russian journalist, producer, creator of the “Wait for Me” program Sergei Anatolyevich Kushnerev passed away

Died in March 2017

March 10 – Robert James Waller (77 years old) – American writer, known to the public for his novel “The Bridges of Madison County.”

On March 13, Richard Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg (82 years old), a Danish prince, a relative of Queen Benedicta (her sister’s husband), died.

On March 20, David Rockefeller (101 years old), the head of the Rockefeller house, a famous billionaire, politician and banker, died.

Colin Dexter (86 years old) passed away on March 21 - English writer, known as the author of detective stories about Inspector Morse.

On March 22, Lembit Yuhanovich Ulfsak (69 years old) died - an Estonian and Soviet actor, our favorite Mr. Hey, Paganel, Till Eulenspiegel.

Died in April 2017

On April 1, at the age of 84, a Russian and Soviet poet, screenwriter, director Evgeny Yevtushenko. The cause of death was stage 4 cancer. The body of the legendary poet rests in Peredelkino near Pasternak’s grave.

April 2 – Oleh Sergey Georgievich (51 years old) – Ukrainian artist – showman, actor, participant in two projects: “Mask Show” and “Gentleman Show”. He worked until his last days without talking about the fact that he had cancer.

On April 8, Georgy Mikhailovich Grechko (85 years old), cosmonaut, Hero of the USSR, Czechoslovakia, died of heart failure.

Eddie Murphy's brother, Charles Murphy, died on April 12 at the age of 57. He was a great American actor and screenwriter, but he could not overcome leukemia (pictured on the right).

Died in May 2017

On May 7, Vladimir Bogin, People's Artist of the Maly Theater and film actor, died at the age of 71. Among the audience’s favorite films with his participation are “Fathers and Sons”, “Walking Through Torment” and others.

On May 12, Yuri Borisovich Sherstnev (77 years old), an inimitable theater, film and television actor, died.

On May 14, the People's Artist of the RSFSR, popular Soviet actress, Kartasheva Irina Pavlovna. She was 95 years old at the time of her death.

On the same day, Powers Boothe, a famous American actor and Emmy Award winner, died.

On May 16, after a serious illness, Oleg Borisovich Vidov died at the age of 73. The Soviet actor, director, producer will forever remain in the memory of loved ones, relatives and fans.

Scene from the film “Gentlemen of Fortune.” Vidov as Lieutenant Slavin

On May 18, it became known about the sudden death of the greatest rock musician, composer and guitarist Chris Cornell, who was only 52 years old.

On May 22, at the age of 78, Pereturin Vladimir Ivanovich, a famous sports commentator and former footballer (defender), passed away. There was only one day left until his 79th birthday.

On the same day, Dina Merrill, a famous Hollywood actress and socialite, died at the age of 94.

On May 23, the world was shocked by the news of the death of the inimitable Roger Moore. The cult British actor, producer and screenwriter, everyone’s favorite James Bond “agent 007” left the world at the age of 90.

Died in June 2017

On June 13, the star of the show “Battle of Psychics” Ilona Novoselova (29 years old) died. According to known data, the girl fell from the sixth floor after a quarrel with her boyfriend. Novoselova was one of the most scandalous and unpredictable participants in the seventh season of the show. According to the voting results, Ilona took second place, and Alexey Pokhabov won the show.

On June 15, Alexei Batalov (88 years old), a famous actor of Soviet cinema, a favorite hero of the films “My Dear Man,” “The Rumyantsev Case,” “Moscow Doesn’t Believe in Tears,” etc., died. The artist was unable to recover after the operation, the cause of which was a fracture of the neck hips.

passed away on June 16 politician Helmut Kohl. The outstanding German Chancellor played a significant role in improving relations between Germany and Russia, as well as in the unification of Europe.

On June 29, the former lead singer of the famous Russian pop group “Ivanushki International” Oleg Yakovlev passed away. He was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia. The musician’s heart could not withstand the complications. At the time of his death he was only 47 years old.

Died in July 2017

On July 4, the writer Daniil Granin died, 2 years short of reaching 100 years old. He was a participant in the Great Patriotic War, a laureate of the State Prize of the Russian Federation and the USSR, and a Hero of Socialist Labor. Granin’s novels became famous throughout the USSR - “The Searchers”, “After the Wedding”, “I’m Going into the Storm”.

On July 9, at the age of 87, artist Ilya Glazunov passed away. From 1987 until the last day of his life, he was the rector of the Russian Academy of Painting; he has many paintings in the genre of historical painting to his credit.

Chester Bennington, lead singer, died on July 20 at the age of 42. music group Linkin Park. According to his relatives, Bennington was addicted to drugs and alcohol, and eventually decided to commit suicide.

On July 30, a young musician, producer and composer of the rap group LSP Roma Englishman (29 years old), passed away. Nothing is known yet about the cause of death.

On July 31, Jeanne Moreau (89 years old), a famous French actress of the 60s, who played in 142 films - “Lovers”, “Elevator to the Scaffold”, “Diary of a Maid”, “Jules and Jim”, “Night”, etc., died.

Died in August 2017

On August 16, Russia was shocked by the news of death famous actress Russian and Soviet cinema by Vera Glagoleva. The artist was never able to overcome cancer and died at the age of 61. She became famous for her roles in the films “Don’t Shoot White Swans”, “Marry the Captain”, “Sincerely Yours”, “Torpedo Bombers” and many others. In addition, Glagoleva in lately She was actively involved in directing.

On August 23, Dallas McCarver, a young 26-year-old American bodybuilder and contender for the Mr. Olympia title, died. According to local media, McCarver's breathing was blocked by a foreign object; more detailed facts are still unknown.

On August 25, world-famous American bodybuilder Rich Piana died at the age of 45. Except sports career, Rich was involved in video blogging and entrepreneurship. The death of the bodybuilder became known from the lips of his friend Bradley Martin, who published the tragic news on his Instagram.

On August 14, Piana was found unconscious in his home; he spent the last days of his life in a coma. According to media reports, Rich took a large dose of a special drug (polymethyl methacrylate), the so-called “plexiglass”.

On August 30, the United States said goodbye to the legendary Louise Hay, the great psychologist and speaker, one of the founders of the popular self-help movement, which became known thanks to Louise’s website. Hay died at the age of 91.

Died in September 2017

Singer Katya Gordon wrote about this on her Instagram. Stella had lymphoblastic leukemia. In recent days she was in terrible pain and could not walk. The actress's five-year-old son is now left without a mother.

On September 14, Rada Zmikhnovskaya, a former member of the Russian pop group Band’Eros, passed away. The official cause of death was hemorrhagic stroke.

On September 23, the actor Nikolai Godovikov (67 years old), beloved by millions of Soviet citizens, who played the famous role of Petrukha in the film “White Sun of the Desert,” died. The cause of death was cancer.

On September 26, it became known about the death of 37-year-old Natalya Yunnikova, star of the series “The Return of Mukhtar.” According to her ex-spouse Anton Fedotov, Natalya had a stroke (massive cerebral hemorrhage). On September 22, she lost consciousness. Doctors put the actress into an artificial coma. Yunnikova died without regaining consciousness.

On the same day, the legendary USSR figure skater Lyudmila Belousova died.

The four-time world and European champion, who performed in tandem with Oleg Protopopov, died in Switzerland at the age of 81 after a long illness. Lyudmila Evgenievna's body was cremated.

On September 27, the young actor Egor Klinaev (18 years old), known from the TV series “Fizruk,” died in an accident in Moscow. By a terrible coincidence, Klinaev stopped to help the drivers in the accident, and at that time he found himself under the wheels of another car, which apparently did not notice the accident.

On September 30, at the age of 73, Andrei Menshikov, a Soviet and Russian poet, screenwriter, playwright, one of the first founders of KVN, passed away. In addition, Andrei Viktorovich is the author of hundreds of poems and songs, he worked for a long time on Russian and Soviet television and was the creator of the most popular programs “Come on, girls!”, “Good night, kids”, “Jolly guys”, etc.

Died in October 2017

On October 9, at the age of 82, the outstanding healer, philosopher and writer Allan Chumak died. He was informed about this close friend Dmitry Gordon. Allan in the 80-90s. was one of the most famous healers in Russia. His television sessions attracted a million viewers in front of the screens.

On October 15, Russian actor Dmitry Maryanov passed away. He died in the town of Lobnya near Moscow on the way to the hospital. According to information from the REN TV channel, as a result medical examination it became known that the artist’s heart stopped due to acute blood loss. The cause of the tragedy was a combination of incompatible medications.

Died in November 2017

On November 10, Russia was shocked by the news of the death of the famous and beloved humorist, satirist Mikhail Zadornov. Before reaching the age of 70, he died from a progressive brain tumor, which was diagnosed a year ago. In November 2016, Mikhail Nikolaevich was operated on in Germany, but the operation did not bring the desired result, nor did further chemotherapy. A few days before his death, Zadornov accepted Orthodox faith, although before that he was a supporter of paganism.

On November 11, popular TV presenter and journalist Boris Notkin passed away. He was psychologically unable to withstand, in fact, the sentence (stage four cancer) and committed suicide.

On November 15, Gustav Ahr, an American rapper known as Lil Peep, died. According to known data, the 21-year-old musician died from a drug overdose. Gustav's body was found on a bus during a tour. On this day, a concert was supposed to take place in the city of Tucson (Arizona). Shocked friends immediately took the guy to the hospital, but they could not save the musician.

Died on November 22 in London opera singer and People's Artist of Russia Dmitry Hvorostovsky. In June 2015, Dmitry was diagnosed with a brain tumor. As soon as the artist found out about the illness, he immediately canceled all performances and underwent chemotherapy courses. After treatment, the artist returned to the stage of the Metropolitan Opera in New York on August 25, 2015. In December 2016, the disease began to progress. Dmitry died at the age of 56. Most recently (October 16, 2017) he turned 55 years old.

Died in December 2017

He played dozens of roles in the films “Formula of Love”, “Pokrovsky Gate”, “That Same Munchausen”, but the artist’s real popularity came after the role of Heinrich Muller in the film “Seventeen Moments of Spring”.

On December 10, Charles Green, the most popular Internet personality in the United States, died, who ran his YouTube channels “TheAngryGrandpaShow”, “Grandpa’s Corner” under the pseudonym Angry Grandfather (AGP). Poor Charles was seriously ill and died due to complications caused by cirrhosis of the liver.

On December 18, a young South Korean musician, vocalist of the group SHINee, Kim Jonghyun (27 years old), passed away. Unfortunately, the guy could not cope with deep depression and took his own life.

Dear readers, we will be glad to receive your feedback and kind words about personalities you know from this list.

Talented people often die too early. Perhaps it’s all about a special mental organization that requires a lot of physical and moral strength. Today we will talk about Soviet people who passed away in their youth. We will also remember the outstanding artists and directors who left us in 2017.

When it comes to Soviet actors who died too early, two names come to mind: Oleg Dal and Vladimir Vysotsky. They were amazing talented people. During their short career in cinema and theater, they did more than many of their colleagues did in their long, measured and correct lives.

Oleg Dal

The Soviet actor, who died at the age of 39, had a reputation as a disgraced figure. Several films with his participation were banned. He himself was restricted from traveling abroad for ten years. Oleg Dal often clashed with directors, refusing to play in performances that, in his opinion, were far from real art.

He abused alcohol, but tried to overcome himself. He had a bad heart, but despite this, he worked hard. The actor passed away on March 3, 1981. The heart attack, according to one version, was triggered by alcohol consumption. Latest films with the participation of Oleg Dal: “Uninvited Guest”, “We Stared Death in the Face”, “Vacation in September”.

Vladimir Vysotsky

The death of the singer-songwriter and actor, who passed away during the Olympics in Moscow, shocked the whole country. There is a version that Vladimir Vysotsky had a presentiment of his imminent death. It was thanks to him that the filming of the film “The Meeting Place Cannot Be Changed” began. He really wanted to play main role in this film. But when work on the painting began, he tried to refuse - he realized that he had very little left.

The actor, who passed away in 1981, was doomed, according to doctors. For many years he suffered from alcohol addiction. Shortly before his death, he found a way to “treat” a terrible illness. Vysotsky began to use drugs. Doctors predicted his death either from withdrawal or from an overdose. The actor died in his Moscow apartment on Malaya Gruzinskaya on July 25. He died in his sleep as a result of a heart attack. The Soviet press kept silent about the death of the people's favorite, however, several thousand people came to the funeral. The performance with the participation of Vysotsky at the Taganka Theater was canceled, but not a single person returned the ticket to the box office.

Death on stage and behind the scenes

Actors who died too early are Andrei Mironov and Yuri Bogatyrev. The first one suffered the death that many artists dream of. Andrei Mironov died on stage.

Yuri Bogatyrev was an extremely talented, versatile actor. Any images were subject to him. In addition, Bogatyrev painted pictures. True, the first exhibition of his works took place after his death. He was very lonely. Like many people in the arts, the actor became addicted to alcohol. Yuri Bogatyrev died at the age of 41 from a heart attack caused by drinking alcohol and incompatible antidepressants.

Soviet actors who died young: Nikita Mikhailovsky, Yan Puzyrevsky, Igor Nefedov, Alexey Fomkin, Irina Metlitskaya, Maria Zubareva, Elena Mayorova. Some of them played only two or three roles in films. Nevertheless, they were remembered by the audience forever.

Nikita Mikhailovsky

The actor of Soviet cinema, who passed away at the age of 27, became famous in 1981 for his role in the film “You Never Even Dreamed of...”. Nikita Mikhailovsky was predicted to have a brilliant future, but fame, oddly enough, weighed heavily on him. He left cinema for several years. He was engaged in painting and became one of the most active figures in the semi-underground culture of Leningrad. Closer to the 90s, he played in several more films: “Accelerator”, “For the Sake of a Few Lines”, “Umbrella for the Newlyweds”. Mikhailovsky starred with such outstanding actors as Vera Glagoleva, Alexey Karachentsov.

Perhaps there would be many wonderful roles in his filmography today. But in 1990, the actor was diagnosed with leukemia. It is noteworthy that shortly before this he organized an art exhibition in England, the profits from which he used to help treat children with cancer. Nikita Mikhailovsky died in 1991. Buried in St. Petersburg.

Igor Nefedov

The actor, who passed away in 1993, is remembered primarily by viewers for his role in the film “Criminal Talent.” It was Igor Nefedov who played the investigator who became the next victim of the adventurer, the heroine Alexandra Zakharova. He was one of Oleg Tabakov's students and played on the stage of two Moscow theaters. He made his film debut in 1978, playing a role in Nikita Mikhalkov's film Five Evenings. Igor Nefyodov’s filmography includes fifteen works. In December 1993, the actor committed suicide.

Maria Zubareva

The actress played in the films "Into the Muds", "Sons of Bitches", "Partings", and "Face". In 1993, the first domestic series, “Little Things in Life,” started on Russian television. played the main role - the role of a teacher of Russian language and literature. In the second part of the series, the heroine, according to the plot, dies in car accident. This was not originally in the script. It had to be changed due to the death of the leading actress. Maria Zubareva was diagnosed with cancer at the age of thirty. She passed away in November 1993.

Yan Puzyrevsky

The actor, who passed away at the age of 25, will forever remain in the memory of viewers in the image of Kai from “The Snow Queen.” By the age of twenty he had played in 15 films. He graduated from the Shchukin School and played on the stage of the Taganka Theater. The actor got married at the age of 18. Family life did not work out. On April 3, 1996, he came to his apartment ex-wife, in order to see a one and a half year old child. It is unknown what guided the actions of the young and successful artist that day. He picked up his son and jumped out of the window with them. The ex-wife's apartment was on the twelfth floor. The child, fortunately, survived. Puzyrevsky fell to his death.

Alexey Fomkin

All the schoolchildren knew and loved him Soviet Union. Alexei Fomkin, a film actor who passed away at the age of 26, was ruined by fame. He began his creative journey with filming in "Jumble". Then he auditioned for a role in the film "Scarecrow". But he didn’t get to play in this film. Alexey was invited to play the main role in the science fiction film, which became the most popular in the 80s - “Guest from the Future”.

The trouble is that fame does not mean being in demand. Fomkin was no longer invited to the cinema, and after graduating from school he joined the army. He never received a matriculation certificate due to frequent filming. When he returned from the army, he tried to work at the Moscow Art Theater, but was soon fired.

Alexey Fomkin left Moscow. He lived for some time in the village in an empty house, worked as a miller, and got married. The famous Soviet actor, who played the role of Moscow schoolboy Kolya Gerasimov in the legendary film, died in February 1996. The cause of death is an accident.

Irina Metlitskaya

The career of this actress was successful. A girl from Severodvinsk successfully passed the exams at the Shchukin School, and after receiving her diploma she was accepted into the troupe of the Sovremennik Theater. Irina Metlitskaya's film debut took place in 1978. She played in such films as “Ransom”, “Doll”, “Executioner”, “Makarov”, “Katka and Shiz”, “The Creation of Adam” and many others. In the mid-nineties, the actress was diagnosed with leukemia. She passed away on June 5, 1997. She was buried at the Troekurovsky cemetery.

Elena Mayorova

The biographies of many talented actors who died early have one common detail. The date of death is in the nineties. No wonder. Lack of work, lack of employment, a feeling of unfulfillment - all this leads to the development of heart disease and mental disorders. However, the death of Elena Mayorova remains a mystery today.

She was born into a family that had nothing to do with theatrical art. I entered GITIS on my second attempt. She began acting in films in 1980. In the 80s, the actress married a fashionable, wealthy artist. True, his paintings stopped selling after the collapse of the USSR. However, Elena Mayorova, even in her years economic crisis was not left without work. She was known to all theatergoers in Moscow. She was invited to the cinema quite often.

The actress died on August 23, 1997 under rather strange circumstances. She set herself on fire on the landing, then ran to the Mossovet Theater, located in the building next to her house. At the entrance to the theater, where Mayorova worked for many years, she lost consciousness. She died in the hospital that same evening. According to the official version, the actress died in an accident.

Evgeny Dvorzhetsky

Let’s finish the topic about Russian cinema actors who passed away in the last decade of the last century tragic story representative of a famous artistic dynasty. Evgeny Dvorzhetsky performed his first film role in 1980. Then he played the adopted son of the writer Fyodor Dostoevsky. In subsequent years, he received many offers from directors. The actor was quite in demand. He played in the films “A Tender Age”, “Day of Wrath”, “Two Hussars”, “Defeat”, “Mikhailo Lomonosov” and others. In addition, he participated in productions and hosted television programs.

On December 1, 1999, the actor, returning from the Institute of Immunology in his car, broke the rules traffic. As a result, his car collided with a ZIL. Dvorzhetsky died on the spot from his injuries. The actor, like many of his other colleagues, is buried at the Vagankovskoye cemetery. He was only 39 years old.

Those who passed away in the 2000s are Dmitry Egorov, Vasily Lykshin, Alexey Zavyalov, Vladislav Galkin, Sergey Bodrov Jr., Daniil Pevtsov, Egor Klinaev, Natalya Yunnikova. None of them lived to be forty years old. Famous actors who passed away in 2017, but managed to do a lot for domestic cinema, are A. Petrenko, A. Batalov, V. Tolokonnikov, V. Glagoleva, G. Taratorkin, D. Maryanov. First, let's talk about celebrities whose lives were tragically cut short in the early 2000s.

Sergei Bodrov Jr.

Fame came to the actor in the mid-nineties, when he played the main role in Alexei Balabanov's film "Brother". His film character Danila Bagrov became almost folk hero. Sergei Bodrov starred in the films “I Hate You”, “Stringer”, “East-West”, “Sisters”, “War”. He made his debut as a director in 2001. A year later, as part of a film crew, Bodrov went to the mountains from Vladikavkaz. The work went on all day. When it got dark, the filmmakers headed back to the city. At eight in the evening the glacier suddenly began to melt. In just a few minutes he covered the Karmadon Gorge. No one managed to escape.

Large-scale search efforts continued for several months. Relatives of the film crew members and volunteers also took part in it. More than a hundred people are listed as missing. Including Sergei Bodrov. The official date of death of the actor and director is September 20, 2002. He was only 30 years old.

Dmitry Egorov

In preparation for the filming of the film “Scarecrow,” Rolan Bykov for a long time could not find a young actor to play the role of the boy who betrayed main character. Seeing my son famous actress Natalia Kustinskaya, the director exclaimed: “That’s exactly what I need!” This is how Dima Egorov got onto the set. By the way, the parents were against the boy connecting his life with art. After graduating from school, he entered MGIMO. He never acted in films again. Dmitry Egorov passed away in 2002 at the age of 32. The official cause of death is heart failure.

Vladislav Galkin

Which actors passed away during unclear circumstances? Answering this question, it is worth mentioning the name of Vladislav Galkin first of all. The famous actor, who began his career in the early eighties with the role of Huckleberry Finn, was found dead in his own apartment in February 2010. He did not contact his relatives for more than a day. The father sounded the alarm.

According to the results of the examination, the cause of death was acute heart failure. This became the official version, despite Boris Galkin’s assumptions about the murder of his son. The actor was 38 years old.

Vasily Lykshin

The future actor was brought up in a boarding school. In 2002, he played the main role in the film “Angel on the Sidelines.” Fame came to him after the premiere of the film “Bastards”. Lakshin also played the main role in the TV series "Gromovs". The actor died in 2009 from a stroke. He was only 22 years old.

Alexey Zavyalov

After graduating from the Shchukin School, the actor was accepted into the troupe of the Vakhtangov Theater, where he worked for several years. Zavyalov made his film debut in 1996. He played in such films as “Cop Wars”, “Flowers of Love”, “Atlantis”, “Savior under the Birches”. In 2011, the actor was injured during a parachute jump. A month later he died in hospital. Alexey Zavyalov was buried at the Khovanskoye cemetery. The actor was 36 years old.

Daniil Pevtsov

Another actor who passed away at the very beginning of his life and creative path, - Daniil Pevtsov. The son of the famous artist died in hospital on September 7, 2012 at the age of 22. While visiting one of his former classmates, Daniil went out onto the balcony, leaned on the railing, lost his balance and fell from the third floor. He died in hospital as a result of multiple injuries.

Actors who passed away in 2017

On September 26, the star of the series “The Return of Mukhtar” Natalya Yunnikova died. The actress worked for many years on Israeli television. In 2006, she returned to Russia, where she was offered a role in a famous television film. The cause of Yunnikova’s death was cardiogenic syncope, which occurs as a result of complications of cardiovascular diseases. The actress was 37 years old.

On September 27, at the age of 19, he died tragically. Having witnessed an accident, the young actor tried to help the victims. He got out of his car, and at that moment he was hit by a passing car. Egor Klinaev was known primarily for the TV series “Fizruk”.

Actor Dmitry Maryanov passed away on October 15. He has been ill in recent years. On October 15, the actor was heading to the Moscow region town of Lobnya, and on the way he became ill. Maryanov was sent to a local hospital, where he died several hours later. The cause of death was a detached blood clot.

Legendary Russian actors who passed away in 2017 are Georgy Taratorkin, Alexey Petrenko, Alexey Batalov, Vladimir Tolokonnikov, Vera Glagoleva.

Georgy Taratorkin

Almost half a century ago, a young and unknown actor was invited to the film “Crime and Punishment” to play the role of Rodion Raskolnikov. This is where his brilliant path to cinema began. Taratorkin played in the films "A Purely English Murder", "Little Tragedies", "Rich Man, Poor Man...", " Moon Rainbow", "Last Report", "Mysterious Passion". He is known to the younger generation of Russian dividers for his role in the TV series "Don't Be Born Beautiful". The outstanding actor played on the stage of the Mossovet Theater for many years. In 1984 he received the title of People's Artist. Georgy Taratorkin left from life on February 4 after a long illness.

Vladimir Tolokonnikov

This actor performed his famous role at the age of 45. Until 1988, Vladimir Tolokonnikov was known only in his hometown of Alma-Ata. Here he worked for many years in the local theater. Before director Bortko invited an unknown actor to play the role of Sharikov in the film adaptation of Bulgakov’s story, he played only two roles in films. After the premiere he became known throughout the country. Later he played in the films “Dreams of Idiots”, “The Sky in Diamonds”, “Citizen Chief”, “Hottabych”. But not a single role could overshadow Sharikov’s colorful image.

Vladimir Tolokonnikov died on July 16, 2017. His heart stopped on the set while working on the film "Super Beavers."

Alexey Batalov

His acting career began during the war. While being evacuated in the city of Bugulma, Batalov appeared on stage for the first time. He was only 13 years old then. The young artist played a small role in his mother's play. Fame came to Alexei Batalov, of course, much later. Namely, in 1957, when the film “The Cranes Are Flying” was released. This is one of the best war films of the Soviet period.

Vera Glagoleva

The future actress was born in Moscow into a family of teachers. As a child, she was fond of archery and was a master of sports. For the first time, Glagoleva acted in films immediately after graduating from school. It was 1974, the film was called "To the End of the World." Three years later, Glagoleva played the role of Varya in A. Efros’s film “On Thursday and Never Again.” The director was so impressed by the performance of the non-professional actress that he invited her to work at his theater on Malaya Bronnaya. However, Glagoleva listened to her husband R. Nakhapetov and refused, which she later regretted.

She acted in films a lot, despite the absence vocational education. In the nineties, she tried herself as a director, directing the film “Broken Light.” This was followed by the films “Order” (2005), “Ferris Wheel” (2006), “One War” (2010), “Two Women” (2014).

The artist also played in the theater and was the head of the MITRO theater department. In March 2017, filming began on the new film " Clay pit", which was scheduled for release next summer.

August 16, 2017 Russian funds mass media reported the death of Vera Glagoleva in a German clinic. She was 61 years old. It turned out that the artist was being treated there for stomach cancer. Only close people knew about Glagoleva’s illness, so the news came as a shock to many colleagues and fans of the actress. Glagoleva was buried at the Troekurovsky cemetery.

Alexey Fomkin

1969−1996

Alyosha Fomkin, a nice guy from a futuristic television series, has a completely unsympathetic fate. Fomkin was the dream of all Soviet schoolgirls, and Lesha’s dream was a film career, but after “The Guest” the guy did not receive any offers. Alexey decided to wait out the stagnation in his career in the army, but ironically, it was during his service that directors began to invite him. In the hope that he would still be able to show himself, after the army, Fomkin got a job at the Moscow Art Theater. Gorky. Even then, the young man suffered from heavy drinking, which became the reason for his dismissal from the theater. Alexey moved to the village, where he worked as a miller, and then lived with his wife in Vladimir. The actor died after choking on smoke during a fire in his apartment. He was drunk and fast asleep. The actor, who died at a young age, was only 26 years old.

Nikita Mikhailovsky

1964−1991

16-year-old Nikita Mikhailovsky, who so dearly loved his “blind girl” in the film about first love “You Never Even Dreamed of,” amazed viewers and critics with his performance, but the fate of the young actor was tragic. Nikita died at the age of 27 from leukemia.

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Heath Ledger

1979−2008

Before his sudden death in January 2008, Ledger managed to complete work on The Dark Knight and began filming The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, but never completed it. On January 22, 2008, the body of 28-year-old Ledger was discovered in his Manhattan apartment. Because of the fatal mixture of painkillers, sleeping pills and tranquilizers that Heath used recent months his life, the actor’s heart stopped.

Director Terry Gilliam finally decided to release Imaginarium and found a way out: according to the plot, Ledger's hero ends up in another dimension, where he magically changes his appearance several times. Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell agreed to “finish the game” for Heath. The actors gave their fees to Ledger's daughter Matilda.

Vladislav Galkin

1971−2010

The star of the “Saboteur” franchise died at the age of 38 from cardiac arrest. The doctors who performed the autopsy made a clear conclusion: Galkin’s body was worn out due to nervous exhaustion and alcohol abuse.

Brandon Lee

1965−1993

The death of Bruce Lee's son on the set of the film "The Crow" on March 31, 1993 can be called a coincidence of fatal circumstances. Work was underway on the final episodes, when the hero Brandon Lee was supposed to be killed by his sworn enemy Fanboy, played by Michael Massey. By fatal accident The pistol from the prop was hit by a plug, which, when fired with a blank cartridge, hit the actor’s stomach and mortally wounded him.

The actor's mother sued the film company for negligence and won the case. No charges were brought against Michael Massey, but this did not save him from a prolonged depression. Out of respect for the Lee family, the murder scene was reshot with a stunt double.

River Phoenix

1970−1993

23 years old - at this age the life of the promising actor River Phoenix was cut short. River with his younger brother Joaquin Phoenix, a future star, did his best to help his parents earn money thanks to his talents: the brothers sang, recited poetry and danced, holding concerts right on the street. This experience was not in vain: a Los Angeles agent, familiar with the father of the family, found several talented guys good offers. River started with television series, and four years later he found himself in big cinema.

River was given a free-thinking and independent spirit by his hippie parents, but at the same time he promoted veganism, supported PETA, and was only seen with three girls in his entire life. However, among the actor’s hobbies, there was time for a dangerous passion - drugs. In 1993, River became ill at the Viper Room nightclub, where he was hanging out with his friend Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, brother Joaquin, sister Rain and his girlfriend Samantha. The company helped the actor go outside so he could recover, but the star became even worse. The ambulance that arrived at the club was unable to save River. After his death, most of the stones were thrown into the garden of Johnny Depp, one of the co-owners of the Viper Room: the establishment was called a nest of drug addicts and suicides. Only in 2004 did Depp say goodbye to the notoriety of this establishment by selling his stake in the business.

James Dean

1931−1955

Despite his death at 24, James Dean managed to become a symbol of the 50s and influence the style and culture of subsequent years. While still at school, James became interested in theater, and an attempt to study at the university again proved that an acting career was the only thing the young man wanted to devote his life to. At the age of 20, he quit education and began going to auditions. At first he was offered small roles in casual TV series and commercials. However, connections, talent and training at the Actors Studio under the direction of Lee Strasberg in New York did their job: Dean was invited to major film projects, which made him famous throughout America, and later throughout the world. A fatal coincidence cut short a stellar career. On the way to one of the photo shoots, the car in which James was sitting in the passenger seat crashed into a car that came around a bend. All participants in this accident survived, except young actor Hollywood, who died so early. Posthumously, Dean was nominated twice for an Oscar: for the films East of Eden and Giant.

Paul Walker

1973−2013

Neither relatives nor fans wanted to believe in Paul Walker's death: how did an actor, who so many times independently staged the most complex stunts in the Fast and the Furious racing movie, become a victim of a car accident?

The actor died while holding a charity car show for typhoon victims in the Philippines. The car in which Paul and his friend Roger Rodas were (he was driving) crashed into a lamppost and caught fire - the passengers did not even have a chance to escape.

On the eve of his death, Walker began filming the seventh Fast and the Furious, which made him famous. The actor never completed all the episodes with his participation, but the film crew decided to finish the film in memory of their friend.

Cory Monteith

1982−2013

"Glee" star Cory Monteith died of a heroin overdose taken with alcohol - that's what it sounds like official reason death of the 31-year-old actor. Cory Monteith struggled with his drug addiction since the age of 19, having given up regular consumption at the request of his fiancée, actress Lea Michele. The couple was engaged, but Corey's breakdown tragically cut short wedding plans. Three months before his death, Monteith underwent rehabilitation in a clinic, from which he left on April 26, but his abstinence from heroin was short-lived. Cory Monteith was found dead in a Vancouver hotel room on July 13, 2013. The surveillance camera footage in the hotel corridors shows that the actor consumed drugs and champagne alone - no one entered the deceased’s room.

Sergey Shevkunenko

1959−1995

When Shevkunenko was four years old, his father died of cancer. Mom was left alone with two children. She worked a lot, and Sergei and early years was left to his own devices. As a result, he began to get involved in criminal cases. But he was not at all drawn to cinema. Everything was decided by chance: one day he came to work with his mother, an assistant director at Mosfilm, and caught the eye of one of the directors. Soon Sergei received the role of the heroic pioneer Mitya Polyakov in the Dirk trilogy. However, in life he preferred the path of crime. At the age of 13, Shevkunenko was registered in the children's room of the police and had serious problems with alcohol, and at the age of 16 he received his first sentence - for beating with hooligan motives. After that, Sergei again and again went to jail for theft. By the age of 30, a man who has received criminal world nicknames “Chief” and “Artist”, had the status of authority and headed the Mosfilmovskaya organized crime group. Sergei died at the age of 35. The killer broke into his and his mother’s apartment and shot them both. The crime was never solved.

Cancer is a terrible disease that is very difficult to fight. He is not stopped by either the social or financial situation of his victim. Money can delay, but not reverse, cancer. Celebrities who have died from this deadly disease.

Zhanna Friske, 40 years old

On June 15, 2015, singer Zhanna Friske died at the age of 41. In 2014, doctors diagnosed her with a brain tumor. In January 2014, family and friends reported that the tumor was inoperable. The artist was treated first in the USA, then underwent rehabilitation in the Baltic states and continued her treatment in China. In recent months, the singer lived in country house near Moscow.

Steve Jobs, 56 years old

The ideas of this genius were always ahead of their time. He drove the entire global mobile community crazy and finally gave the world the iPhone 4S. After a 3-year battle with the disease, Steve died due to pancreatic cancer in 2011.

Marcello Mastroianni, 72 years old

In recent years, the actor has been seriously ill. He had pancreatic cancer. Being seriously ill, Mastroianni continued to play. He, being a lover of life, worked until the very end. Before going on stage in the evening, he underwent chemotherapy in the morning.

Linda Bellingham, 66

In 2014, actress and TV presenter Linda Bellingham died at the age of 66. Linda battled colon cancer, which subsequently spread to her lungs and liver. The disease was diagnosed in July 2013. At the beginning of 2014, the actress announced that she no longer intended to continue treatment and refused chemotherapy. She explained her decision by saying that she wanted to live the remaining time calmly, without exhausting herself with difficult procedures.

Edith Piaf, 47 years old

In 1961, at the age of 46, Edith Piaf learned that she was terminally ill with liver cancer. Despite her illness, she overcame herself and performed. Her last performance on stage took place on March 18, 1963. The audience gave her a five-minute standing ovation. On October 10, 1963, Edith Piaf died.

Joe Cocker, 70

On December 22, 2014, in Colorado, at the age of 70, the outstanding blues singer Joe Cocker, who became one of the stars of the legendary Woodstock festival, died of lung cancer.

Linda McCartney, 56 years old

In December 1995, Paul McCartney's wife underwent surgery to remove a malignant breast tumor. The cancer seemed to have receded. But not for long. In 1998, it turned out that metastases even affected the liver. On April 17, 1998, she became very ill. Heartbroken, Paul and his children did not leave his dying wife a single step, but the illness turned out to be stronger than feelings. She did not live until the “pearl wedding” - the 30th anniversary of her marriage - a little less than eleven months, leaving her husband with four talented children.

John Walker, 67

John Joseph Mouse was born on November 12, 1943 and was known in the music industry as John Walker, founder The group Walker Brothers. Along with two other team members, Scott and Harry Walker, he rose to fame in the United Kingdom in the 1960s. On May 7, 2011, John Walker died of liver cancer at his home in Los Angeles.

Jon Lord, 71

On July 16, 2012, Jon Lord, keyboardist for the legendary rock band Deep Purple, died of pancreatic cancer.

Patrick Wayne Swayze, 57

In 1991, Patrick Wayne Swayze was named the "sexiest" man alive. Patrick single-handedly fought pancreatic cancer, making everyone believe he was almost a winner with his positive attitude. However, on September 14, 2009, he passed away.

Luciano Pavarotti, 71 years old

The famous trio, Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras shocked the entire world of classical music and opera. Unfortunately, on September 6, 2007, the trio lost Pavarotti, who died of pancreatic cancer.

Jacqueline Kennedy, 64 years old

In January 1994, Kennedy Onassis was diagnosed with lymph gland cancer. The family and doctors were initially optimistic. But by April the cancer had metastasized. Until her death, she did not give any sign that anything was wrong. She died on May 19, 1994.

Dennis Hopper, 74

On May 29, 2010, prostate cancer claimed the life of Hollywood actor Dennis Hopper. He is known for the films Rebel Without a Cause and Giant.

Walt Disney, 65 years old

His animated films will stand the test of time. He may have lived too short a life and died on December 15, 1966 from lung cancer, but his ideas live on and his characters have long crossed the boundaries of the screen and been embodied in theme parks and attractions around the world.

Jean Gabin, 72 years old

The cause of death of the famous French theater and film actor was leukemia.

Juliet Mazina, 73 years old

Giulietta Masina, the faithful companion of the brilliant Federico Fellini, a great actress herself, created on the screen the standard image of a sad clown, a fragile but determined woman with a crystal clear soul and an open heart. Towards the end of her life, Mazina, a heavy smoker, was diagnosed with lung cancer. She didn’t tell anyone about her illness, not even her husband, she refused chemotherapy, and was treated at home, in fits and starts, in secret. Continuing to take care of her husband until his last days. She died on March 23, 1994, having outlived Federico Fellini by only five months.

Charles Monroe Schultz, 77

The creator of entertaining little comic book characters: Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Woodstock, Charles Monroe Schulz entertained generations of children in weekly newspapers. The legendary artist's comics have been translated into 21 languages ​​and published in 75 countries. He died on February 12, 2000 while undergoing treatment for cancer.

Yves Saint Laurent, 71 years old

In April 2007 famous designer Doctors diagnosed brain cancer. Yves Saint Laurent died on June 1, 2008 at the age of 71 in Paris, where he came for treatment. According to newspaper publications, two days before his death, Saint Laurent entered into a same-sex marriage with Pierre Berger.

Bob Marley, 36 years old

In July 1977, Marley was diagnosed with malignant melanoma on thumb legs (appeared there due to a football injury). He refused amputation, citing fear of losing the opportunity to dance. In 1980, a planned American tour was canceled when the singer lost consciousness at one of the first concerts: the cancer had progressed. Despite intensive treatment, Bob Marley died on May 11, 1981 in a Miami hospital.

Wayne McLaren, 51

Legendary ad man Marlboro, a stuntman, model and rodeo rider, became an outspoken anti-smoking advocate once he was diagnosed with lung cancer. He struggled long and hard with his illness, but it turned out to be stronger.

Ray Charles, 73

The iconic American composer and performer, one of the most famous musicians of the 20th century, Ray Charles died in 2004 at the age of 73. The cause of his death was a long and serious illness, apparently liver cancer, which began to manifest itself back in 2002. According to the recollections of relatives, in recent months Ray could no longer walk and almost did not speak, but every day he came to his own RPM studio and did his job.

Gerard Philip, 37 years old

The French theater and film actor starred in 28 films. In May 1959, Gerard suddenly felt sharp pains in his stomach. X-ray showed an inflammatory process in the liver. Philip underwent surgery. But the disease was incurable - liver cancer. Only his wife, Ann, knew about this, and she did not reveal herself to the end. Gerard Philip died on November 25, 1959, at the age of thirty-seven.

Audrey Hepburn, 63 years old

In mid-October 1992, Audrey Hepburn was diagnosed with a tumor in her colon. On November 1, 1992, surgery was performed to remove the tumor. The diagnosis after surgery was encouraging; the doctors believed that the operation was done on time. However, three weeks later the actress was hospitalized again with acute abdominal pain. Tests showed that tumor cells had again invaded the colon and adjacent tissues. This indicated that the actress had only a few months left to live. She died on January 20, 1993.

Anna German, 46 years old

In the early 80s, Anna German was diagnosed with cancer - a bone tumor. Knowing this, she went on her last tour - to Australia. When she returned, she went to the hospital, where she underwent three operations. Two months before her death, Anna wrote: “I am happy. I was baptized. I accepted my grandmother’s faith.” She died in August 1982.

Hugo Chavez, 58 years old

On March 5, 2013, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez died from complications of cancer. In 2011, he was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in the pelvic region - metastatic rhabdomyosarcoma. The cause of Hugo Chavez's death was complications caused by a course of chemotherapy.

Evgeniy Zharikov, 70 years old

The famous Soviet and Russian actor Yevgeny Zharikov, the star of such immortal films as “Ivan’s Childhood”, “Three Plus Two”, “Born of the Revolution”, in recent years I was seriously ill throughout my life. In 2012, he died in the Botkin hospital. Zharikov was sick with cancer.

Anatoly Ravikovich, 75 years old

The actor who played the spineless Khobotov in Pokrovsky Gates did not resemble this character in any way in life. He was a knight, sharp with his words, a real St. Petersburg intellectual. Anatoly Ravikovich has changed a lot in the last year: he lost weight, his vitality was being sucked out of him by illness - oncology.

Bogdan Stupka, 70 years old

The cause of Bohdan Stupka's death was a heart attack against the background advanced stage bone cancer.
“He didn’t like to complain, so few people knew about it,” said the actor’s son Ostap Stupka. “The disease progressed quickly.

Svyatoslav Belza, 72 years old

On June 3, 2014, music and literary critic and TV presenter Svyatoslav Belza died in Munich after a short stay in a German clinic. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Lyubov Orlova, 72 years old

One day, while returning home from voicing her last movie“The Starling and the Lyre” Orlova started vomiting. Doctors at the Kuntsevo hospital, where the famous patient was taken, decided that she had stones in her gallbladder, and set the day for the operation. However, Orlova did not have any stones. Immediately after the operation, the surgeon called her husband Grigory Alexandrov and said that Lyubov Petrovna had pancreatic cancer. The diagnosis was hidden from her. She knew nothing and felt much better. One day she even asked to bring a ballet barre to the ward, where she was used to starting every day. Alexandrov brought a machine, and his dying wife did gymnastics for an hour and a half a day. She moaned in pain, but continued. She died in the Kremlin hospital.

Oleg Yankovsky, 65 years old

In 2008, Oleg Yankovsky began to have health problems. The actor turned for help to a Moscow clinic, where he complained of feeling unwell. The examination initially showed coronary heart disease and after a course of treatment, Oleg Ivanovich was allowed to go home. But the pain returned and on the eve of 2009 the actor was hospitalized. He was given a terrible diagnosis: late stage pancreatic cancer.
Oleg Yankovsky went for treatment to an expensive German clinic, which was famous for its experience in the therapeutic treatment of cancer. But the doctors could not do anything. As a result, the actor interrupted the course of treatment and returned to his homeland. On May 20, 2009, Oleg Yankovsky passed away.

Lyubov Polishchuk, 57 years old

In March 2006, the actress finished filming My Fair Nanny, her last role. Lyubov Grigorievna, who was literally bedridden due to a spinal injury, was diagnosed with cancer - sarcoma. The actress experienced unbearable pain. Her condition was so severe that the clinic doctors who examined the patient had to prescribe narcotic analgesics. On November 25, 2006, relatives were unable to wake up the actress; she fell into a coma and was taken to the hospital. She died on November 28, 2006.

Klara Rumyanova, 74 years old

Absolutely everyone who grew up watching good Soviet cartoons knows her. The voice of Klara Rumyanova is spoken by Cheburashka, the Hare from “Well, Just Wait!”, the Kid who was friends with Carlson, Little Raccoon, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi - it’s impossible to list all the cartoons she voiced. In 2004, Rumyanova was recognized as the main “animated voice” of all times. A small concert tour of Russia was planned for the actress’s 75th birthday, but all plans were canceled out by illness - doctors discovered breast cancer.

Boris Khimichev, 81 years old

Soviet and Russian theater and film actor, People's Artist of Russia Boris Khimichev died on September 14, 2014, in Moscow at the age of 82. The cause of death was inoperable brain cancer. He was diagnosed with this in June 2014. He “burned out” from this disease in two months.

Valentina Tolkunova, 63 years old

Tolkunova fought against cancer for several years. In 2009, she had a brain tumor removed; she had previously had a mastectomy and several courses of chemotherapy. However, in 2010 the disease began to progress sharply. The singer was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer with metastases in the brain, liver and lungs. Journalists reported that Valentina Vasilyevna refused chemotherapy and did not even transfer to the oncology center. She died on March 22, 2010.

Nadezhda Rumyantseva, 77 years old

In recent years, the actress has suffered from a serious cancer - brain cancer. She lost a lot of weight, had a crazy headache, and began to faint. And then, at the very end, she could no longer even walk on her own, she could only move wheelchair. Nadezhda Vasilievna Rumyantseva died on an April evening in 2008, she was 77 years old.

Georg Ots, 55 years old

At a flourishing age, Ots fell ill with brain cancer. Ots fought for life as much as he could: he underwent eight severe operations and an eye amputation, but continued to work almost until the end of his life. Six months before his death, before another operation, he began to sing right in the hospital room. I could not refuse the women who recognized the great singer in this man, tormented by illness. Ots died on September 5, 1975.

Valery Zolotukhin, 71 years old

Valery Zolotukhin died in 2013 from brain cancer. In the last days of his life, the actor was in a stable and serious condition. In order for the body to cope with a serious illness, doctors were forced from time to time to put the artist into a medical coma. However, on the eve of his death, Zolotukhin’s condition especially worsened - his organs began to fail one after another. In the end, the actor's heart stopped. The doctors were powerless against the brain cancer that was literally “consuming” the artist.

Oleg Zhukov, 28 years old

A member of the group Disco Accident in the summer of 2001, while on tour, began to complain of headaches. In August 2001, Oleg was diagnosed with a brain tumor. On September 3, he underwent surgery. Zhukov continued to perform with the group “Disco Accident”, but in November he stopped touring due to a sharp deterioration in his health. He died of a brain tumor on February 9, 2002 at the age of 29.

Ivan Dykhovichny, 61 years old

Dykhovichny knew about the terrible diagnosis - lymph cancer and in recent months he had been preparing his closest relatives for his death.
“When I was diagnosed with lymph cancer and told I had three or four years to live, I thought that, given my age, that was quite a long time. And I also thought that the worst thing was to start feeling sorry for myself,” Dykhovichny said in an interview a year before his departure.

Maya Kristalinskaya, 53 years old

The singer had lymphogranulomatosis - cancer of the lymph nodes. Maya got sick when she was 28 years old. She was treated best doctors. From time to time she underwent chemotherapy and radiation. The disease was contained. In 1984, her illness worsened, and she only managed to live for another year.

Elena Obraztsova, 75 years old

The greatest singer of our time, Elena Obraztsova, died in January 2015 in a clinic in Germany. Immediately after the prima’s death, no one could accurately name the diagnosis and cause of Elena Vasilievna’s death. Only a few hours later, information was made public that the cause of Obraztsova’s death was a serious illness - blood cancer. The immediate cause of death was cardiac arrest, which could not withstand grueling treatment.

Nikolay Grinko, 68 years old

By the age of 60, Nikolai Grigorievich already had more than a hundred roles. He was given the title of People's Actor. Grinko began to get sick. A strange malaise put him to bed for several days and then released him. Doctors could not make a diagnosis. Later the cause was determined – leukemia, blood cancer. Died April 10, 1989.

Alexander Abdulov, 54 years old

Alexander Abdulov died on January 3, 2008 from lung cancer. The disease was discovered very late, and after the diagnosis was made, the actor lived only a little over four months.

Mikhail Kozakov, 76 years old

The famous Russian actor and director Mikhail Kozakov suffered from lung cancer. In the winter of 2010, Israeli doctors found Mikhail Mikhailovich had lung cancer in the final stages. Modern medicine cannot cure this disease in this form, but patients undergo radiation and chemotherapy to prolong life. Died on April 22, 2011.

Anna Samokhina, 47 years old

In November 2009, Anna began to have severe stomach pain. At first, she did not pay attention to this, planning to relax in hot India. But at some point the pain became unbearable, and the actress turned to a gastroenterologist. Having performed an endoscopy on her, the doctor was horrified. And he made a terrible diagnosis: stage IV stomach cancer. Russian and foreign doctors could no longer help at this stage of the disease. The prescribed chemotherapy also did not help. The actress died on February 8, 2010.

Oleg Efremov, 72 years old

One of the greatest Russian actors and theater directors, a popular favorite. Heavy smoker. I tried to quit smoking several times, but I couldn't cope with it. bad habit. In the last months of his life, Efremov had difficulty moving and sat at rehearsals, connected to a device that ventilated his lungs. And in his hand was the constant cigarette. Oleg Nikolaevich Efremov died of lung cancer.

Anatoly Solonitsyn, 47 years old

Tarkovsky's favorite actor. We remember him from the films “Andrei Rublev”, “Solaris”, “Mirror”, “Stalker”. Died of lung cancer. The operation didn't help.

Rolan Bykov, 68 years old

In 1996 he underwent surgery for lung cancer, and a couple of years later the disease returned. He felt that he had not done everything in life that he could have done. Before his death, he told his wife Elena Sanaeva: “I’m not afraid to die... You won’t have time to grieve. You will have to finish what I didn’t finish.”

Ilya Oleynikov, 65 years old

In July 2012, Oleinikov was diagnosed with lung cancer, and the actor underwent chemotherapy. At the end of October, he was hospitalized from the set with a diagnosis of pneumonia. After some time, he was put into a state of artificial sleep so that the body could cope with septic shock acquired after chemotherapy, and was connected to a ventilator. The situation was complicated serious problems with a heart, and also the fact that the actor smoked a lot.
Without regaining consciousness, he died on November 11, 2012 at the age of 66.