There are quite a few of them in our country. Among them there are those who did not remain shadows in the USSR, but year after year they become the favorites of more and more generations. Because films with their participation still inspire, make you sad, laugh and sympathize. They collect money from television screens all over the country, as well as serious funds from advertising during the screening of these highly rated films. Why not pay at least a small percentage to attract an audience to aging actors and directors is not clear. After all, their contribution to culture is invaluable.

Georgy Vitsin

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Charming Balzaminov, Coward from the legendary trio, Pan Tsypa, Khmyr and many, many other favorite characters - all this People's Artist USSR Georgy Vitsin. His fame flourished during the times Soviet Union, and in the 90s he, together with the great trinity, toured a lot.

Vitsin played in the theater until the end, and gave his rich apartment to his beloved daughter. He moved to a Khrushchev-era apartment building, where he began to avoid public life and even communication with neighbors.

In the small circle of his acquaintances, they recall that Georgy Mikhailovich was distinguished by his special kindness. He fed birds, picked up and looked after yard dogs, although he himself lived on a modest pension and fees for rare performances. He did not accept help from fans, citing the fact that people give him their last. He pointedly did not even take the money sent to the hospital.

Died after long illness in his ninth decade. Behind the modest pensioner's coffin were only the widow and daughter and several neighbors.

film "Balzaminov's Marriage"

film "It can't be!"

movie " Caucasian captive»

film "She Loves You"

film "Balzaminov's Marriage"

Semyon Farada

Beloved character actor Semyon Farada dropped out of theater and film life several years before his death. His health did not allow him to work at full capacity.

Semyon Farada was treated in ten hospitals. In one of them he underwent surgery - an artificial valve was installed in his heart. He handled it well, even boasting that he could play football. But after some time, the actor received news of the death of Grigory Gorin.

The sad news caused a severe shock, which triggered a stroke. The actor's speech was impaired and it became difficult to walk. It's been a while more than a year, and Semyon Lvovich again ends up in the operating room - this time the star actor broke his femoral neck. Three operations only worsened the condition of Farad's cardiovascular system. He is diagnosed with a second stroke.

All these years, the actor, unable to act in film, lived in real poverty. No money was allocated for expensive treatment; the actor’s family spent all this time getting out on their own. Largely due to a lack of funds for expensive medications, the famous artist died of heart failure at the age of 76.

film "Duenna"

film "Garage"

film "That Munchausen"

film "Sorcerers"

film "Formula of Love"

Sergey Filippov

Brilliant Kisa Vorobyaninov, king of the episode, real star Soviet cinema Sergei Filippov ended his life in bitter loneliness and lack of money.

The actor hated his fame, because he was often recognized, identified with stupid and clumsy characters, bothered on the street, could be stopped without a twinge of conscience, was approached with hugs, and considered “one of their own” people. Angry at the shameless love of the people, Filippov became a real recluse.

In 1965, the actor was diagnosed with brain cancer. He died hard and alone. Sergei Nikolaevich’s friends wrote in their memoirs that Filippov was literally starving, but his son, who for some reason did not care about his father with a terrible illness, insists that his father was happy and was collecting bronze figurines, mahogany furniture and antiques.

Meanwhile, the fact remains: the body of the famous actor lay in an empty apartment for two weeks. The public’s favorite did not save money for the funeral; Lenkom refused to bury him at his own expense. Alexander Demyanenko, having learned about the trouble that is called “with a hat around the world,” found a few pennies, which were enough to see off the hero of the main Soviet films on his last journey. My son didn't make it to the funeral.

film "The Twelve Chairs"

film "It Can't Be"

film “Ivan Vasilyevich changes profession”

film "The Twelve Chairs"

movie " Carnival night»

Tamara Nosova

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The kindest plump girl from “The Kingdom of Crooked Mirrors” quickly transformed into the intelligent and ironic Donna Rosa from “Hello, I’m your aunt!” Tamara Nosova’s talent remains unforgettable even today, but at the end of her life the actress seemed to be forgotten.

She hid her origins all her life because she was embarrassed to admit that her own father abandoned her and her brothers in orphanage- after the death of my mother. Tamara Makarovna was raised by a foster family, to whom the actress was very devoted. Her own father appeared only when Toma became famous. I recognized her at the cinema and offered to communicate, but they did not become friends: Tamara was against it.

Until old age she will cling to her adoptive mother, and after her death she will withdraw into herself and begin to lead a reclusive life. Nosova did not have any children; she entered old age with a meager pension, which was not even enough for rent. Towards the end of her life she was forced to eat in canteens for the homeless.

film "Balzaminov's Marriage"

film "Kingdom of Crooked Mirrors"

movie " Dead souls»

film "Chernomorochka"

No one is eternal - alas, this is confirmed numerous deaths not only among older people, but also among young people. Actor Paul Walker, who would have turned 41 today, September 12, passed away last year. He gave the cinema many wonderful roles, did charity work and left behind a 15-year-old daughter, Madow Rain. As sad as it is, we decided to honor the memory of the Fast and the Furious star and remember other actors who left this world at a young age.

During its short acting career Paul managed to star in 38 films and TV series. The actor was popular among women, young people loved him. The last movie, where Paul played, was “District 13: Brick Mansions,” but the filming of the seventh “Fast and Furious” never finished. His two brothers, Caleb and Cody Walker, agreed to star in the remaining scenes.

Paul died on November 30, 2013 in a car accident. The tragedy occurred when Walker's friend, Roger Rodas, lost control and the car crashed into a tree and caught fire. Unfortunately, neither Paul nor Roger could be saved - they died on the spot.

Heath Ledger (28 years old)

He began his acting career in 1992 with the film Clownery. The last role in Heath's life was the role of Tony Shepard in science fiction movie"The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus." The actor died before the end of filming, and the role of Tony was played by three actors - Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell and Jude Law.

The last role in Heath’s life was the role of Tony Shepard in the science fiction film “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.”

The actor was found dead in his New York apartment on January 22, 2008. The official cause of death was intoxication caused by the combined use of painkillers, sleeping pills and tranquilizers. Heath's father said that after playing the Joker, he suffered from prolonged depression. The actor's death shocked not only his relatives, but also millions of fans, his colleagues and Michelle Williams (Ledger's former wife). For his portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight, Heath Ledger was awarded an Oscar and a Golden Globe posthumously.

Cory Monteith (31 years old)

He is an actor best known for his role as Finn Hudson in the American television series Glee.

Since childhood he had problems with drugs. According to the actor himself, by the age of 19 he had tried everything possible. Fearing for his health and life, his mother and friends intervened. Corey was sent to rehab, but upon his return he continued to use drugs. This led to sad consequences: Monteith was found dead on July 13, 2013 in a room at the Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver. The cause of death was toxic poisoning of the body after a nuclear mixture: alcohol + heroin.

Sergei Bodrov Jr. (30 years old)

The actor died on September 20, 2002 in the Karmadon Gorge, where one of the scenes of the film was to be filmed.

Russian actor and director, son of director Sergei Bodrov Sr. He was married and raised two children. Sergei managed to play in only 14 films, the most successful of which were “Brother”, “Brother-2” and “Bear Kiss”. As a director, he only managed to film “Sisters,” although he was preparing to shoot “The Messenger.” Didn't have time...

In July 2002, Sergei began filming the film “Svyaznoy”; in September the film crew flew to the Caucasus. The actor died on September 20, 2002 in the Karmadon Gorge, where one of the scenes of the film was to be filmed. According to the official version, Sergei Bodrov Jr. and the entire film crew died as a result of a rock collapse. Rescue work lasted about a month.

Alexey Zavyalov (36 years old)

Alexey is primarily known as a serial actor and supporting actor. He also managed to play in the theater: he had many roles under his belt. Viewers remember him for his role as Stas Scriabin in the television series “Cop Wars”, Igor Sheremetev in “The Tambov She-Wolf”, Ilya in “Atlantis”, Anton Sokolsky in “Cream”, etc.

The actor died in an accident at the age of 37. On August 7, 2011, Alexey received serious injuries as a result of a parachute jump. On September 30, he died in a hospital in Moscow. He was posthumously awarded the title "Honored Artist" Russian Federation" Alexey is survived by his wife and two young sons.

Vladislav Galkin (38 years old)

The talented Russian actor is known for his numerous film roles. During his life, he acted in more than 60 films, making an amazing career. He began acting as a child, playing Huckleberry Finn. The last film was “Love in the Manger.”

He began acting as a child, playing Huckleberry Finn.

Vladislav died in Moscow on February 27, 2010. There are several versions of the actor's death. According to some sources, Galkin died due to cardiac arrest as a result of acute heart failure. Other sources claim that the cause of death was alcohol poisoning. Vladislav's father believes that his son was killed. One way or another, the actor died, and none of the versions will bring him back...

Brittany Murphy (32 years old)

American actress, best known for the films Girl, Interrupted, 8 Mile, Sin City, Honeymooners, Uptown Girls, Deadline, etc. The last film in Murphy’s film career was the thriller “Don’t Let It Show.” Brittany died on December 20, 2009 at her home in Los Angeles from a heart attack. The cause of the actress's cardiac arrest was pneumonia, complicated by an overdose. medicines in the background iron deficiency anemia. According to another version, the actress and her husband Simon (he died 5 months after his wife’s death) were deliberately poisoned with rat poison. Brittany's body was found by her mother.

Director Joe Menendez made a biopic about the life of the actress called “The Brittany Murphy Story,” main role in which Sherilyn Fenn played. However, the father of the deceased actress said that there is not even a grain of truth in the film, that the director only distorted Brittany’s life, desecrating her memory.

Francoise Dorléac (25 years old)

This French actress died at the age of 25 in a car accident.

This French actress died at the age of 25 in a car accident. Few people know, but Françoise is older sister Catherine Deneuve (they even appeared together in Jacques Demy’s musical film “The Girls of Rochefort”). Françoise managed to play in 20 films. Despite all her efforts, she never received universal recognition during her lifetime, remaining behind younger sister. Her death shocked all her relatives, especially Catherine, who, according to her, at that moment completely lost her balance and joy in life. Return to normal and happy life Catherine resin only a few years later...

Jean Harlow (26 years old)

Jean was a real movie star and sex symbol of the 30s of the last century. Despite her young age (26 years), she managed to act in 28 films. The most famous films with her participation are “Hells Angels”, “Public Enemy”, “Platinum Blonde”, “Red Dust”, “Bomb”, “Wife vs. Secretary”, etc.

At the beginning of 1937, Jean fell ill with the flu, which weakened her body so much that the actress began to suffer from serious problems with kidneys. During the filming of the film Saratoga, Harlow became ill right on film set, she was taken to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with uremia. The actress lived a few more days and died on June 7, 1937 from cerebral edema. According to some rumors, Gina could not be saved because of her fanatical mother, who prevented doctors from providing medical care to her daughter (but these are just rumors).

Unfortunately, the past year was the last for many celebrities. Many of them left prematurely...

Let's remember famous personalities who left us in 2017.

Vladimir Shainsky (December 12, 1925 – December 26, 2017)

The remarkable composer died two weeks after he turned 92 years old. The cause of death was cancer.

Shainsky composed many melodies for children's films and cartoons. Among the songs he composed: “Song of the Crocodile Gena”, “Grasshopper”, “When my friends are with me”.

Eugene Cernan (March 14, 1934 – January 16, 2017)

Eugene Cernan passed away on January 16th - American astronaut, who today is the last earthling to stand on the surface of the Moon. This happened on December 14, 1972.

Loalva Braz (June 3, 1953 – January 19, 2017)

On January 19, Loalva Braz, the lead singer of the Brazilian group Kaoma, who performed the legendary hit “Lambada,” died under monstrous circumstances. Criminals broke into the singer’s apartment, first robbed Loalva, and then, putting her in a car, burned her alive.

Georgy Taratorkin (January 11, 1945 – February 4, 2017)

The famous Russian actor passed away on February 4, after a long illness. He played in more than 30 films, but his role as Rodion Raskolnikov in Crime and Punishment, which he performed at the age of 23, brought him national fame.

Vitaly Churkin (February 21, 1952 – February 20, 2017)

Russia's permanent representative to the UN died a day before his 65th birthday. According to media reports, the cause of death was a heart attack. After the death of the diplomat, the figurative expression “Churkin syndrome” even appeared in medical circles, denoting a situation when an outwardly calm and imperturbable permanent representative experiences constant stress and many years of psycho-emotional stress, which, according to many doctors, led to death.

Alexey Petrenko (March 26, 1938 – February 22, 2017)

The legendary actor passed away a month before his birthday. Alexey Vasilyevich played in more than 80 films and performed many roles in the theater.

Chuck Berry (October 18, 1926 – March 18, 2017)

The brilliant blues singer died at the age of 90 at his home. Doctors were called to the unconscious musician, but they were unable to save the rock and roll legend.

Chuck Berry is considered one of the greatest rock artists. After his death, many famous musicians, including Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr and Lenny Kravets, publicly expressed their condolences.

David Rockefeller (June 12, 1915 – March 20, 2017)

The American billionaire passed away at a very old age - he was 101 years old. It is rumored that numerous heart transplants played an important role in his longevity.

Lembit Ulfsak (4 July 1947 – 22 March 2017)

The Soviet and Estonian actor, the famous “Mr. Hey” from “Goodbye Mary Poppins,” died at the age of 70. Soviet television viewers remembered Lembit Ulfsak mainly for the roles of foreigners: in addition to Mr. Eye, he also played Till Eulenspiegel in the film of the same name, the Varangian Eymund (“Yaroslav the Wise”) and the journalist Schleyer (“TASS is authorized to declare...”)

Evgeny Yevtushenko (July 18, 1931 – April 1, 2017)

On April 1, the “last man of the sixties”, Yevgeny Yevtushenko, the author of the poem “A Poet in Russia is More than a Poet,” the poem “Babi Yar” and the song “Do Russians Want War,” passed away. The cause of death was cancer.

Yevtushenko was the most widely read Russian poet of the second half of the 20th century. From his pen came 20 large poems and about 200 poems. Although the poet lived in the USA since 1991, he often visited Russia, where he performed poetry evenings. A week before his death, doctors told Evgeniy Alexandrovich that he had less than three months to live. According to Yevtushenko’s son, in response to this news, the poet closed his eyes, cried for a minute, and then went back to work. Until the last moment, even through an oxygen mask, Yevtushenko dictated chapters of his novel to his household.

Georgy Grechko (May 25, 1931 – April 8, 2017)

The famous cosmonaut, twice hero of the Soviet Union, who made space more understandable and close to us, died at the age of 86. Georgy Mikhailovich was a very brave and desperate person, in addition to space, he was fond of motorsports, parachuted, had categories in shooting, gliding and parachuting, and always said that good boys don’t fly into space.

Oleg Vidov (June 11, 1943 – May 15, 2017)

Oleg Vidov is a wonderful actor, known for his roles as noble handsome men. His character Maurice the Mustang from the movie “The Headless Horseman” made the whole country go crazy. In 1985, Vidov emigrated to the United States, where he starred in the famous film “Wild Orchid” with Mickey Rourke. In recent years, the actor was seriously ill and was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. On May 15, the actor died as a result of complications of this disease.

Chris Cornell (July 20, 1964 – May 18, 2017)

On May 18, the American rock musician was found dead in his hotel room. According to the official version of the investigation, 52-year-old Cornell, who was diagnosed with AIDS, committed suicide.

Roger Moore (October 14, 1927 – May 23, 2017)

The British actor, who became famous for his role as James Bond, died of cancer a few months before his 90th birthday.

Alexey Batalov (November 20, 1928 – June 15, 2017)

On June 15, one of the favorite actors of Soviet cinema, Alexei Batalov, passed away. During his career, he played many very piercing and deep roles, among which there is not a single negative one. For several generations of Soviet and Russian viewers, the actor was the embodiment of courage and nobility.

Oleg Yakovlev (November 18, 1969 – June 29, 2017)

The death of the ex-soloist of the group “Ivanushki International” - Oleg Yakovlev - was a complete surprise. As it turned out, Oleg spent 10 days in intensive care with a diagnosis of double pneumonia and died of cardiac arrest. It later became known that the pneumonia was caused by cirrhosis of the liver.

Oleg was a very delicate person; he did not tell even his closest people about his serious illness, so the musician’s colleagues and friends, upon learning of his death, were in shock.

Ilya Glazunov (June 10, 1930 – July 9, 2017)

On July 9, the painter Ilya Glazunov passed away. For 30 years he was the rector of the Russian Academy of Painting and painted many paintings in the genre of historical painting.

Chester Bennington (March 20, 1976 – July 20, 2017)

The lead singer of the famous punk band Linkin Park died at the age of 42. The cause of death was suicide. The musician hanged himself in his house on July 20, his birthday. best friend Chris Cornell, who two months earlier also committed suicide.

Jeanne Moreau (January 23, 1928 – July 31, 2017)

Jeanne Moreau is one of the most famous actresses in French cinema. According to critic Jeanette Vensaendo, “If Brigitte Bardot was the embodiment of sensuality, and Catherine Deneuve of elegance, then Jeanne Moreau was the ideal of intellectual femininity.” The actress died at the age of 89 in her apartment in Paris.

Vera Glagoleva (January 31, 1956 – August 16, 2017)

On August 16, the whole country was shocked by the news of the death of actress Vera Glagoleva. Vera Vitalievna died in one of the German clinics, having failed to defeat stomach cancer. She was 61 years old.

Despite the lack of acting education, Vera Glagoleva brilliantly, with deep psychologism, embodied her characters on the screen. Usually she got the roles of fragile but purposeful women.

Stella Baranovskaya (July 26, 1987 – September 4, 2017)

The young actress, who was just beginning her career, died at the age of 30 in terrible torment. Stella was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. She left behind a small son.

Rada Zmikhnovskaya (? – September 14, 2017)

The ex-soloist of the Band'Eros group, Rada Zmikhnovskaya, died of a stroke in California, where she was visiting a friend. Little is known about Rada’s life; no one even knows what year she was born: according to some sources, she was 38 years old at the time of her death, according to others – 51.

Natalia Yunnikova (February 25, 1980 – September 26, 2017)

On September 26, Natalya Yunnikova, who played the role of Vasilisa in the series “The Return of Mukhtar,” passed away. The actress fell in her house and, having received a head injury, lost consciousness. Four days later she died in intensive care without waking up. Yunnikova left behind an 11-year-old son, whom she raised alone. Now the boy is being raised by his father.

Hugh Hefner (April 9, 1926 – September 27, 2017)

The 91-year-old founder of Playboy magazine died on September 27. He was buried in Westwood Cemetery, next to Marilyn Monroe, the woman he had always admired.

Egor Klinaev (April 10, 1999 – September 27, 2017)

18-year-old actor Yegor Klinaev, known for his role in the popular youth series Fizruk, became the victim of a monstrous coincidence. He got out of his car to help those involved in the accident and was hit by a passing car.

Dmitry Maryanov (December 1, 1969 – October 15, 2017)

On October 15, actor Dmitry Maryanov, who was in the Phoenix rehabilitation center, suddenly became ill. When he was brought to the hospital, it was already too late: doctors pronounced him dead... According to experts, it was caused by a detached blood clot.

Mikhail Zadornov (July 21, 1948 – November 10, 2017)

Everyone's favorite satirist Mikhail Zadornov died after long struggle oncology, before reaching his 70th birthday. A few months before his death, Mikhail Nikolaevich converted to Orthodoxy, although lived before in accordance with the laws of paganism.

Dmitry Hvorostovsky (October 16, 1962 – November 22, 2017)

The famous Russian baritone, who was applauded by opera houses around the world, died of a brain tumor. Thanks to his incredible voice, the appearance of an epic hero and the courage with which the performer fought the disease, he will forever remain in the hearts of his fans.

Leonid Bronevoy (December 17, 1928 – December 9, 2017)

After the release of the film “Seventeen Moments of Spring,” Leonid Bronevoy became a star, but he always remained indifferent to fame and in life he was a modest, absolutely unglamorous person. He avoided fans and never sought to take advantage of his popularity. Leonid Sergeevich died on December 9, 8 days before his 89th birthday. Just before he died, he asked for ice cream.

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. It is obvious that today not everyone understands and knows musical history those times, but, probably, 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!

Died on January 19 famous actor Miguel Ferrer. The fatal disease was 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, the Brazilian singer, lead singer of the group Kaoma, Loalva Braz, passed away. 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, Taratorkin Georgy Georgievich, a Russian and Soviet actor, People's Artist of the RSFSR, died.

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 – at 36- summer age Neil Fingleton, a remarkable English basketball player and actor, died of a heart attack.

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 died at the age of 94. famous actress Hollywood and socialite.

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, Alexey 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. Outstanding Chancellor Germany played a significant role in improving relations between Germany and Russia, as well as in the unification of Europe.

passed away on June 29 former soloist famous Russian pop group “Ivanushki International” Oleg Yakovlev. 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 her home, last days he spent 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. Official reason death was a 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. This was reported by his 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.

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80-year-old People's Artist of Russia Alexander Belyavsky died on September 9, 2012. The actor starred in more than 100 films and television series, the most famous of which were “Four Tankmen and a Dog,” “The 13 Chairs Zucchini,” “The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!” and “The meeting place cannot be changed.” Belyavsky fell out of the window of his house.

Famous opera singer, teacher and theater director Galina Vishnevskaya died on December 11 at the age of 86.

On November 11, the famous actor and TV presenter Ilya Oleinikov died in St. Petersburg at the age of 65. Doctors said the cause of death was cancer.

Dutch actress and model Sylvia Christel, who played the main role in the cult film Emmanuelle, died on October 18 in hospital at the age of 61.

The singer of the famous song “I Will Always Love You,” Whitney Houston, was found dead on February 11 in the bathtub of a hotel room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Death was determined to be an accident, but the autopsy report also stated that "the effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use" were contributing factors. Whitney was only 48 years old and is survived by her beloved daughter Bobbi Kristina, whose father is R&B star Bobby Brown.

On April 8, in St. Petersburg, at the age of 76, People’s Artist of Russia Anatoly Ravikovich, who played Lev Evgenievich Khobotov in the film “Pokrovskiye Vorota”, died.

Michael Clarke Duncan, best known for his Oscar-nominated role as John Coffey in the 1999 film The Green Mile, died on September 3 of a heart attack. He was 54 years old.

On January 18, at the age of 71, the famous Soviet and Russian theater and film actor Evgeny Zharikov died in Moscow.

Actress Katherine Joosten, who played Karen McCluskey in the television series Desperate Housewives" and Dolores Landingham in the political series "The West Wing", died on June 2, after an 11-year battle with lung cancer at the age of 72.

Actress Svetlana Kharitonova died on January 8. The star has starred in more than 50 films, including “The Cranes Are Flying,” “The Unyielding,” “White Bim Black Ear,” “It Can’t Be,” and “Quite Seriously.”

1970s disco legend Donna Summer, whose classic hits such as "Hot Stuff", "I Feel Love", "Love To Love You Baby", "Last Dance" and "Bad Girls" are guaranteed to rock any dance floor, died on May 17 from lung cancer at the age of 63.

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb has died at the age of 62 after a long battle with cancer.

On the night of January 29-30, actor Anatoly Otradnov, star of the TV series "Capercaillie" and "Interns" died.

On February 7, at the age of 79, film actor Vladimir Gusev, known to viewers from the films “Soldier Ivan Brovkin,” “Katya-Katyusha,” “Normandie-Niemen,” and “Hussar Ballad,” died.

Captain of the team “Children of Lieutenant Schmidt” Grigory Malygin died on September 21 at the age of 43

Actor Larry Hagman, 81, died on November 23 from throat cancer. Larry played oil tycoon J.R. Ewing in the 1980s television series Dallas, and recently reprized his role in the remake of the series.

Top Gun director Tony Scott passed away on August 19. He was Ridley Scott's younger brother and committed suicide by throwing himself off the Vincent Thomas Bridge in Los Angeles.

Singer Etta James, best known for her classic ballad "At Last," died on January 20 at the age of 73 from leukemia.

Leader of the legendary American group The Monkees and early conqueror of women's hearts Davy Jones died on February 29 of a heart attack at the age of 66. The group was very popular in the 1960s with hits such as "I"m A Believer" and "Daydream Believer".

A television host best known for his work as the host of popular shows such as "American Bandstand," Dick Clark died on April 18 as a result of a severe heart attack.

Adam Yauch, founder of hip-hop group Beastie Boys, loses three-year battle with cancer salivary gland May 4th this year.

Iconic hairdresser Vidal Sassoon, who styled Twiggy, Mary Quant and Mia Farrow, lost his battle with leukemia on May 9 at the age of 84.

Actor and director Sage Stallone, son famous actor Sylvester Stallone, died of natural causes as a result of heart disease. On July 13, the body of the 36-year-old actor was found in his Hollywood home. Sage starred with his father in Rocky V, the fifth installment of the Rocky movie.

American singer Andy Williams, best known for his version of the classic song "Moon River" and the television series "The Andy Williams Show", died of bladder cancer on September 25 at the age of 84.

Actor Johnny Lewis, who starred in The O.C. and Sons Of Anarchy, was found dead on September 26 in the driveway of his rented home. The 81-year-old homeowner was also found dead inside the home. The 28-year-old actor's death was classified as an accident, despite rumors that he committed suicide after killing the owner of the house.

Natina Reed, a member of the American R&B group Blaque, was killed by a car two days before her 33rd birthday, on October 26. Natina also starred with Kirsten Dunst in the 2000 film Bring It On.

Actress Teri Shields (right), mother and manager of Hollywood star Brooke Shields, died on October 31 at the age of 79 from dementia.