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20 famous people who died this year. Photo gallery

Over the past 12 months, many famous people from around the world have died. In winter, actress Inna Churikova died, in the spring-singer Tina Turner, designers Vyacheslav Zaitsev and Valentin Yudashkin, in the summer-politician Silvio Berlusconi and the head of the Wagner PMC Evgeny Prigozhin, in the fall-actor Matthew Perry and the ex-state secretary of the United States Henry Kissinger.

We recall those who somehow influenced our lives, and without whom the world would be a little different.

Actress Inna Churikova

On January 14, the People's Artist of the USSR, actress Inna Churikova, died at the age of 79. The husband survived her for six months-director Gleb Panfilov died in the 90th year of his life on August 26, 2023. The couple got married in 1970 and did not part to the death of Churikova.

Actor and director Vakhtang Kikabidze

The great Mimino and the symbol of Georgia Vakhtang Kikabidze died on January 15. Before his death, a cult actor, director and singer sang in a hospital bed and made him laugh, who shot his singing on the video.

Designer Paco Raban

On February 3, the French fashion designer Paco Raban died at the 89th year of his life. He presented his first collection in 1965 - a line of twelve outfits called The Unwearables, including a plastic dress.

Fashion designer Vyacheslav Zaitsev

On April 30, at the age of 85, fashion designer Vyacheslav Zaitsev, who was called the main Soviet couturier, died. In 2016, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, the designer was partially paralyzed and could not move without outside help.

Designer Valentin Yudashkin

On May 2, at the 60th year of his life, fashion designer Valentin Yudashkin died. He introduced his first collection - Faberge - in Paris in 1991, in 2008 Yudashkin developed a new military uniform for the Russian army.

Singer Tina Turner

On May 24, singer Tina Turner died at the age of 83 in her house in Switzerland. Many people remember the owner of the 12 Grammy awards thanks to The Best, Goldeneye, What's Love Got to do with it, Typical Male and Private Dancer.

Policy Silvio Berlusconi

On June 12, the ex-Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi died in the 87th year of his life. For a long political career, he managed to make friends with Vladimir Putin and get under more than 80 trials, not one of which ended in a prison term.

Writer Milan Kunder

On July 12, the French writer of Czech descent Milan Kunder died at the age of 94. Fans have been read out by his novels for the past 50 years - “unbearable ease of being”, “joke”, “immortality” and others.

Actress Jane Birkin

On July 16, in her house in Paris, at the 77th year of her life, Jane Birkin died-“Favorite Englishwoman of all the French”, actress, singer and “style icon”. She played in the films “Photo Equipment”, “Kaleidoscope” and “Death on the Nile”, performed the hit Je T'aime ... Moi non plus and gave the name of the legendary Hermès bag.

Singer Shineid O'Connor

On July 26, the Irish singer Shineid O'Connor died in London at the age of 56. World fame brought her the performance of the song Nothing Compares 2 U.

Singer Toto Kutuno

On August 22, the Italian singer Toto Kutuno died at the age of 80. Toto Kutuno became famous for his song "L'Taliano." He won Eurovision in Zagreb in 1990.

Head of PMC Vagner Evgeny Prigozhin

On August 23, the business jet of the head of the Wagner PMC Evgenia Prigozhin crashed in the Tver region. Nine more people died with him, including the Wagner PMC Dmitry Utkin. The Kremlin denies its involvement in Prigozhin’s death, and, according to WSJ, the murder was organized by the head of the Security Council, Nikolai Patrushev.

Poet Nikolai Dobronravov

On September 17, at the age of 94, the Pesennik poet Nikolai Dobronravov died. Together with his wife Alexandra Pakhmutova, he wrote the songs “Hope”, “How You were You were”, “The Bird of Happiness”, “The Team of our Youth”, “Goodbye, Moscow”, “Most important, guys, do not grow old with my heart” and many others.

Actor Michael Gambon

On September 28, at the age of 82, British actor Michael Gambon died. One of his main roles is the role of Hogwarts Director Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter films.

Actor Matthew Perry

On October 28, actor Matthew Perry died at 55 years of life. The star of the series "Friends" and the film "Nine Yard" for many years fought with alcohol and drug addictions.

US-USM

On November 29, the former US Secretary of State, the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Henry Kissinger died at the age of 100. One of the most influential diplomats of the twentieth century was a contradictory figure and supporter of “real politics”.

Deputy Ilya Kiva

On December 6, the ex-deputy of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine from the party “Opposition Platform-for Life”, who escaped to Russia, was found dead in the cottage village in the Moscow Region. He was liquidated during the SBU special operation.

Journalist Andrei Konstantinov

On December 13, at the age of 60, journalist Andrei Konstantinov (Bakonin) was the founder of Fontanka and the author of Banda Petersburg.

Director Otar Joseliani

On December 17, in France, at the age of 89, the Georgian film director, screenwriter and actor Otar Joseliani died. His films “Listopad”, “The Singing Drozd”, “Pastoral” lived the favorite of the public, and “The Favorites of the Moon” and “And the Light” received special prizes of the jury of the Venice Film Festival.

Theoretical physicist Alexei Starobinsky

On December 22, at the age of 75, the physicist, academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Alexei Starobinsky, died. One of his main works is the co -authorship of the modern theory of the early universe.