Dead artists. Russian celebrities who died under strange circumstances (23 photos)

No one is eternal - alas, this is confirmed by 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 his 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 film in which Paul played was “District 13: Brick Mansions,” but 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 the science fiction film “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 rehabilitation center, 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.” Did not 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 She-Wolf of Tambov”, 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)

Talented Russian actor 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 against the background of 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 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, father deceased actress stated 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 elder 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.

In early 1937, Jean fell ill with the flu, which weakened her body so much that the actress began to have serious kidney problems. During the filming of Saratoga, Harlow became ill on the set and 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 treating her daughter. medical care(but these are just rumors).

They say that the best are the first to leave. Perhaps one cannot fully agree with this statement, but it becomes unbearably sad when the world loses a talented person who gave people positive emotions.

We decided to dedicate this material to Russian actresses who left this world too early. They were beautiful, young and talented, and most importantly, they could play many more roles...

Marina Levtova, 40 years old

Viewers may remember Marina from the films “TASS is authorized to declare”, “Visit to the Minotaur” and others. The actress passed away due to an accident. After filming the comedy “Fortune” ended, Marina and her daughter Daria were invited to go snowmobiling. The snowmobile driver did not notice the ravine in the dark and the car overturned.

The woman hit a tree and was taken to the hospital, but she could not survive. Daria and the driver were also injured. The latter fell into a coma and died 7 years after the accident due to complications.

Maria Zubareva, 31 years old

The actress was the mother of three children. Health problems began after the birth of twins. The woman thought that this was a consequence of a weakened body. When Maria finally went to the doctors, she was diagnosed with cancer, which could not be cured.

Until the last moment, none of the woman’s colleagues suspected her illness. Despite the fact that Zubareva had lost a lot of weight, she held on until the end and remained just as friendly. After the death of the actress, the writers of the series “Little Things in Life,” in which Maria played, had to “kill” her heroine.

Nadezhda Smirnova, 32 years old

Already in early age Nadezhda played in the films “A Tale Like a Fairy Tale”, “The Wedding is Blamed”, “Jack Vosmerkin - “The American”. She could have delighted audiences for a long time with her work in films, but fate decreed otherwise.

Most sources claim that Smirnova had an incurable form of cancer. According to a less common version, the woman died due to a medical error, which led to complications after a minor operation.

Anastasia Ivanova, 34 years old

Most viewers remember this actress from the film “Can't Say Goodbye.” Ivanova was married to director Boris Nevzorov, to whom she gave birth to a daughter, Polina.

The woman's death was so mysterious that the culprit was found only several years later. It turned out to be a family friend who was suffering mental disorder. He stabbed Ivanova several times and then strangled her. Fortunately, at that moment little Polina was with her grandmother.

Irina Metlitskaya, 35 years old

Men idolized this woman, and her colleagues loved working with her. But the mother of two sons died early because acute leukemia. Last film, in which Irina played - “Black Veil” - was released 2 years before her death.

Elena Mayorova, 39 years old

Until now, the tragic and terrible death of the actress is shrouded in mystery. The woman was in the entrance of her house when her dress caught fire. She was able to run to the service entrance to the Mossovet Theater, which was located nearby. There she fell unconscious.

The ambulance took Mayorova to the Sklifosovsky Institute. The woman had more than 80% of her skin burned. There she died a few hours later.

There are two versions of what happened. According to the official, kerosene came into contact with her clothes and ignited. The second version is suicide. Many friends and acquaintances said that the woman was prone to depression and had attempted suicide before.

GIA MARIA KARANJI

She was one of the world's first supermodels, but lived short life, every day of which was very bright. Gia could compete with such catwalk stars as, ... Alas, her addiction to drugs was not in vain - at first she ceased to be in demand, and on November 18, 1986, at the age of 26, the model died of AIDS. Moreover, Gia became the first famous woman who died from this terrible disease in America. The fashion world did not know about Karangi’s death for a long time, thinking that she had gone headlong into drugs. Interestingly, a film of the same name was made about Gia’s life, and the supermodel performed the inimitable role in it.

MARILYN MONROE

One of the most famous blondes of old Hollywood and an incredibly talented actress died at the age of 36. She had an unhappy childhood: her family lived poorly, she was molested by her stepfather, she wandered from shelter to shelter, and from the age of 8 she was deeply depressed until she found her life path. - a true legend, whose death shocked the whole world. The actress was found dead in her Los Angeles home from a drug overdose. Many fans could not stand the death of their beloved actress and followed her example - as a result, hundreds of Americans died from an overdose. Since Marilyn was an amazing woman, she is not forgotten to this day - books are written about her, songs are composed, films are made...

PRINCESS DIANA

She was called the "queen of hearts", "queen of hearts" and " people's princess", which was loved by the whole of Great Britain. She took her place in history and culture, ranking in line with positive characters. Diana was a wonderful mother with a kind and sensitive heart, who was actively involved in charity work and always helped those in need. The princess died at the age of 36 (August 31, 1997) in Paris in a car accident. Tragic and mysterious death shocked the whole world - the square in front Buckingham Palace was littered with flowers, thousands of funeral candles were burning on the asphalt, and people stood in huge lines to leave their condolences royal family... Investigations into the causes of the accident are still ongoing, but the main version of the incident is considered to be the driver’s intoxication and speeding.

AMY WINEHOUSE

The eccentric Queen of Soul and one of the most popular performers of the 2000s died on July 23, 2011 in her London apartment. The cause of death was alcohol poisoning followed by a heart attack. Amy's life was cut short at the age of 27 due to her own negligence - the singer often dabbled in illegal drugs, abused alcohol and did not take care of her health. Immediately after, many performers paid tribute to her memory with concerts in her honor. Amy was included in the list of cult musicians who passed away at the age of 27. Her work is still relevant, and the number of fans does not decrease even after death.

HEATH LEDGER

A magnificent actor who, during his short life, managed to achieve incredible success in acting career. Each of his roles is distinguished by charisma, originality, realism and color. Heath’s characters embodied on the screen will delight viewers for a long time, because his work is immortal. was found dead in his New York apartment on January 22, 2008. At that time the guy was only 28 years old. The reason for Heath's death was intoxication caused by big amount medications. The fact is that recent months In his life, Ledger was busy and often tired. To help get out of his depressed state, he was prescribed sleeping pills, tranquilizers and painkillers, which became the cause of the tragedy. The hit still remains the idol of millions, and you want to watch films with his participation again and again.

TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR

KURT COBAIN

Member of alternative rock band Nirvana and lover died at 27. As well as Amy Winehouse he was included in Club 27. Since childhood, Kurt suffered chronic bronchitis and strange pains in the stomach, which drugs helped him cope with. In addition to health problems, the rocker had big problems mentally - he suffered from manic-depressive psychosis, which drove the singer to suicide. According to Courtney, Kurt tried to commit suicide several times and finally succeeded. According to investigators, he injected himself with a lethal dose of heroin and fired a control shot in the head. Cobain's body was discovered on April 8, 1994 in his own home, there was a suicide note next to the body. After his death, the body was cremated, some of the ashes were scattered over the Wishka River in his native Aberdeen, and Courtney kept some as a memory of her beloved man.

JAMES DEAN

An amazingly charismatic actor with only 7 roles under his belt. He could have lived and lived, delighting viewers with new film images, but Death decided otherwise... James loved sports cars and speed, which did not spare him. At 24, the actor died in a car accident in Kern County. The tragedy happened on September 30, 1955 - James and his friend Rolf Wütherich exceeded the speed limit and crashed into a car driven by a 23-year-old student. Only Dean died in this accident; the rest escaped with minor injuries. Mention of James Dean can be heard in various films, TV series, books, and songs. He will always remain for the viewer that handsome actor who played the confused young man named Cal Trask ("East of Eden"), bad guy Jim Stark ("Rebel Without a Cause") and obsessive lover Jett Rink ("Giant").

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!

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”. Although in serious condition, Miguel was still an enthusiast and took an active part in the filming until the very end.

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 the Luscher color test, died.

On February 4, Georgy Georgievich Taratorkin, a Russian and Soviet actor, died. National 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 remember Garnet most of all.

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

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 thanks to 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), an English writer known as an author, passed away on March 21 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, the Russian and Soviet poet, screenwriter, and director Yevgeny Yevtushenko died. 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.

May 14th passed away People's Artist 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 sudden death 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.

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

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.

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 member of the Great Patriotic War, laureate of the State Prize of the Russian Federation and the USSR, Hero 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 foreign object, more detailed facts are still unknown.

On August 25, world-famous American bodybuilder Rich Piana died at the age of 45. In addition to his 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. The official cause of death was hemorrhagic stroke.

On September 23, actor Nikolai Godovikov (67 years old), beloved by millions of Soviet citizens, died, who played the famous role of Petrukha in the film “White Sun of the Desert.” 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 he died in an accident in Moscow young actor Egor Klinaev (18 years old), known from the TV series “Fizruk”. 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, Soviet and Russian poet, screenwriter, playwright, one of the first founders of KVN. 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”, “Cheerful 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 of a 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 and 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 converted to the 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, SHINee vocalist 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 the personalities you know from this list.

Every year people pass away. Known, 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. The cause of death at the age of 79 was a diseased heart.

- 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”. He died at the age of 63 after a 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 while under the influence of alcohol. 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...