The leap year of 2016 claimed the lives of many wonderful and talented people. And December turned out to be really "black".
At the end of the year, before the holidays, we were "killed" by the news of the death of several outstanding people: the actor Alexander Yakovlev, Dr. Lisa, the legendary George Michael, "Princess Leia" from "Star Wars" ... They and other brilliant people who left us forever in 2016, in our list.
George Michael (June 25, 1963 - December 25, 2016)
December 25, the legend of the world's show business, George Michael. The pop idol died of heart failure in his mansion in Oxfordshire (UK). He was 53 years old. Some fans held a mystical parallel between Michael's death, which overtook him on Catholic Christmas, and his cult song "Last Christmas" (the title of the song translates as "Last Christmas", but can also be translated as "Last Christmas").
Elizaveta Petrovna Glinka (February 20, 1962 - December 25, 2016)
Elizaveta Petrovna Glinka, better known as Dr. Liza, was killed on December 25, 2016 in a plane crash TU-154 near Sochi. On the plane that flew to Syria, Elizaveta Petrovna was carrying humanitarian aid and medicines.
Dr. Lisa - resuscitation doctor, public figure, philanthropist, founder of the fund "Just Aid". She was always there, where she needed the most help, regularly visited humanitarian centers in Donetsk and Syria, fed and treated homeless people at Paveletskiy railway station, "beat" money to help hospices, hospitals and shelters.
December 21, 4 days before the tragedy, she left in her facebook the last entry addressed to her deceased 6 years ago friend of Vera Millionshchikova:
"I'm waiting and I believe that the war will end, that we all stop doing and write vain, evil words to each other. And that there will be many hospices. And there will be no wounded or hungry children. See you, Vera! "
Carrie Fisher (December 21, 1956 - December 27, 2016)
December 27 in a hospital in Los Angeles at the age of 61, Carrie Fisher died. On December 23, in an airplane in which the actress flew from London to Los Angeles, she had a heart attack. Immediately after landing, she was hospitalized. Despite the efforts of doctors, the actress could not be saved.
Carrie Fisher was born in the family of actors Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. For a short time her stepmother was Elizabeth Taylor. The most famous Fisher got, playing the role of Princess Leia in "Star Wars". She also wrote the book "Postcards from the edge of the abyss" about her complicated relationship with her mother. The book was filmed - in the film of the same name starring Meryl Streep. Fisher has a daughter - 24-year-old Billy Lourdes.
David Bowie (January 8, 1947 - January 10, 2016)
The British rock singer died of liver cancer, 2 days after his 69th birthday. His body was cremated, and ashes were buried on the island of Bali. David Bowie was a Buddhist, and the funeral was held in accordance with Buddhist rites. The musician left two children: 45-year-old son Duncan Zoe and 16-year-old daughter Alexandria Zahra.
Alan Rickman (February 21, 1941 - January 14, 2016)
The actor, best known to us by the role of Professor Severus Snape of the famous Harry Potter films, died on January 14 of pancreatic cancer.
In addition to "Harry Potter", Alan starred in such films as "Strong Nutlet", "Robin Hood: The Prince of Thieves", "Reason and Sense", "Perfume. The story of a murderer. " In addition, he worked at the theater for a long time. The actor was married only once, which is a rarity in the acting environment. With his wife Rimma, he lived for 50 years, but their wedding took place only in 2012, three years before Rickman's death.
Colin Wirncombe (May 26, 1962 - January 26, 2016)
The author of the cult hit Wonderful Life died January 26 at the hospital in the Irish city of Cork. On January 10, on the way to the airport, Wirncombe got into a serious accident and got a head injury. The doctors brought the musician into a state of artificial coma, and after 16 days he died without regaining consciousness.
Colin Wirncombe became famous for his song Wonderful Life (Wonderful Life), written in 1985. The composition was created in one of the most difficult moments of his life, when the musician was left without a roof over his head, parted from his wife and, in addition, got into a car accident.
Colin Wirncoumb often came to Russia. In 2012, he performed at the festival "Disco 80", and in 2014 was a guest in the program of Ivan Urgant.
Alexandra Yakovlevna Zavyalova (February 4, 1936 - February 2, 2016)
Alexandra Yakovlevna's life was tragically cut short 2 days before her 80th birthday. The actress was found dead in her apartment. The examination showed that she was killed. On suspicion of a monstrous crime, her son Peter, who has long suffered from alcohol dependence, was detained.
Alexandra Zavyalova is best known for her roles in the films "Aleshkina Lyubov" and "Shadows disappear at midnight". In her youth she was unusually beautiful, her beauty was even called witchcraft. In recent years, she did not act in film, she lived in St. Petersburg, in an apartment with an unemployed alcoholic son, whom she loved very much.
Harper Lee (April 28, 1926 - February 19, 2016)
The famous writer died in a dream, just a little before her 90th birthday.
Harper Lee became famous, thanks to her only book, "To Kill a Mockingbird", written in 1959. Roman became a world bestseller. After writing it, the writer led a closed way of life, did not give interviews and did not write anything.
Natalia Leonidovna Krachkovskaya (November 24, 1938 - March 3, 2016)
On February 28, Natalia Leonidovna was hospitalized with an acute myocardial infarction. Doctors of the 1st Grad Hospital did everything possible to save the actress, but on March 3 she died on the 78th year of her life. According to her son, Natalya Leonidovna did not have time to say anything before her death, since she was unconscious all the time.
Natalia Leonidovna Krachkovskaya - Honored Artist of Russia. She played vivid roles in the films "The Wedding of Balzaminov", "12 chairs", "Ivan Vasilievich changes profession" and many others. In recent years, the actress was sick a lot. She had diabetes, obesity and hypertension.
Prince (June 7, 1958 - April 21, 2016)
The greatest guitarist and singer died on April 21. The cause of death was an overdose of fentanyl, a drug Prince took to get rid of the terrible pains in the hip joint. Six months before his death, he was diagnosed with AIDS, and shortly before his death, the singer's representatives reported that he was ill with the flu. In the last days of his life the musician felt very bad and probably foresaw his speedy departure. On the wishes of recovery he replied:
"Do not waste your prayers in vain. In a few days they will be useful to you ยป
Nina Nikolaevna Arkhipova (May 1, 1921 - April 24, 2016)
Nina Nikolaevna died on April 24, a week before her 95th birthday. The actress has played about 100 roles in the theater and more than 30 - in the cinema. Fame brought her the film-play "Wake up and sing." Nina Nikolayevna was married three times, she had three children, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mohammed Ali (January 17, 1942 - June 3, 2016)
Absolute world heavyweight boxing champion Mohammed Ali (real name Cassius Clay) passed away on June 3 at the age of 74. The boxer was taken to the hospital after he had problems with the lungs. The situation was complicated by Parkinson's disease, which he had suffered since 1984.
For his sporting career, Mohammed Ali had 61 fights. 56 of them ended in his victory (37 - with a knockout).
Alexey Dmitrievich Zharkov (March 27, 1948 - June 5, 2016)
People's Artist Alexei Zharkov died on June 5 after a long illness. He was 68 years old. Earlier, the actor suffered two strokes.
Alexei Dmitrievich has appeared in more than 130 films, including "My Friend Ivan Lapshin", "Ten Little Negroes", "Prisoner of the Castle If", "Criminal Talent", "Caucasian Prisoner", etc.
Anton Yelchin (March 11, 1989 - June 19, 2016)
The life of Anton Yelchin was cut short as a result of an absurd accident. The tragedy occurred on June 19 in Los Angeles, at the gates of his own house. Anton was in a hurry to shoot, but already sitting in his car Jeep Gran Cherokee, found that he had forgotten the bag. He ran out of the car without putting it on the handbrake, and ran to the house. The car rolled along the driveway and pressed the actor to the fence. Later, the body of the actor was discovered by his friends.
Anton was 27 years old. He was born in Leningrad, but in his early childhood, along with his parents, he emigrated to the United States. He starred in the films "Startrek", "Alpha Dog" and many others.
Harry Marshall (November 13, 1934 - July 19, 2016)
Harry Marshall, director of "Beauty", "Runaway Bride" and "Princess Diaries", passed away on July 19. The cause of his death was complications after pneumonia. Previously, the director suffered a stroke.
David Huddleston (September 17, 1930 - August 2, 2016)
The actor, best known for his brilliant play in the comedy "Big Lebowski", passed away on August 2. The cause of his death was heart and kidney disease. The actor was 85 years old. He devoted 50 years of his life to art: he played in the theater and acted in films.
Ernst Iosifovich Unknown (April 9, 1925 - August 9, 2016)
The sculptor passed away at the 92nd year of his life in New York. He felt severe pain in the stomach, after which he was taken to the hospital, but he could not be saved.
Ernst Iosifovich was born in 1925 in an intelligent family. In 1943 he was drafted to the front, participated in many military operations, was seriously wounded. Three years after the war he moved on crutches and suffered from terrible pain.
In the postwar period, Ernst Iosifovich was engaged in teaching and artistic activities. One of his most famous works of that period was the sculpture "Prometheus" in Artek. In the USSR, the sculptor for a long time was in disgrace, after N.S. Khrushchev called his creations "degenerative art." Nikita Sergeevich, of course, could not foresee that it was Ernst Neizvestny who would work on his tombstone.
In 1977, the sculptor emigrated to the United States, and after Perestroika returned to Russia.
Sonia Rykiel (May 25, 1930 - August 25, 2016)
The founder of the fashion house Sonia Rykiel died on the 87th year of life from the effects of Parkinson's disease.
Sonia Rykiel was one of the most influential people in the fashion world. She was born in Paris in a Russian-Jewish family and started her career from scratch. But very soon she ascended to the top of the fashionable Olympus: Yves Saint Laurent and Hubert Givanshi had to make room. Sonia Rykel has put into fashion tight sweaters and thin knitwear, for which she was nicknamed Queen of Knitwear.
Sonya's son was blind from birth, probably that's why she had a special passion for black color, as if in solidarity with her child, who saw only blackness.
Gene Wilder (July 11, 1933 - August 29, 2016)
Actor Gene Wilder died at 83rd year. The last three years, the artist suffered from Alzheimer's. Caused her complications and caused death.
Actor is known to us for roles in the films "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory", "Young Frankenstein" and "Spring for Hitler".
Andrzej Wajda (March 6, 1926 - October 9, 2016)
On October 9 the famous Polish director Andrzej Wajda died. He was 90 years old. Andrzej Wajda took more than 60 films, including war films, historical paintings, psychological dramas, screen versions of classical works. His most famous films are: "Channel", "Ashes and Diamond", "Promised Land", "Katyn".
Vladimir Mikhailovich Zeldin (February 10, 1915 - October 31, 2016)
Vladimir Zeldin passed away after a long treatment at the 102nd year of his life. The cause of death is multiorgan insufficiency.
80 years of his long life, Vladimir Mikhailovich devoted to the acting profession. His last role in the movie, he played in 2015, at the age of 100 years!
Oleg Konstantinovich Popov (July 31, 1930 - November 2, 2016)
"Sunny Clown" Oleg Popov died on November 2 in Rostov-on-Don, where he came with a tour. On that day, nothing boded ill: Oleg Konstantinovich was in a magnificent mood, he walked along the Rostov market, where he was treated to grenades and garlic, and planned to go fishing for perch. When the artist returned to the room, he suddenly felt sick. In the evening, he suddenly died of sudden cardiac arrest.
The great artist was celebrated in the Rostov Church of St. John of Kronstadt, and was buried in Germany, in the town of Eglofstein - here he lived and worked in recent years. In accordance with the last will of the artist, he was buried in a clown suit.
Leonard Cohen (September 21, 1934 - November 7, 2016)
Canadian musician and poet died on November 7. According to relatives, he died in a dream, at his home in Los Angeles. He was 82 years old.
A month before his death, Cohen released his 14th musical album. After the album was released, the musician declared that he intended to live forever.
Leonard Cohen is the author of many songs, poems, and also two novels. His most famous song is "Hallelujah" (Hallelujah), which has been sung countless times. Over this hit, Cohen worked for 2 years.
Leon Russell (April 2, 1942 - November 13, 2016)
The American musician died in a dream at the age of 75.
Leon Russell worked in the genres of folk, country and blues. He collaborated with Mick Jagger, Joe Cocker, Eric Klepton. Elton John, with whom Russell recorded a joint album, called him his idol.
Ron Glass (July 10, 1945 - November 25, 2016)
The star of the science fiction series "The Firefly" and the blockbuster "Mission" Serenity "passed away on November 25th at the age of 72. For 40 years of his acting career, the actor starred in several dozen TV shows.
Peter Vaughn (April 4, 1923 - December 6, 2016)
December 6 at the age of 94 Peter Vaughn died, who played the role of Amon Targarien in the cult series "The Game of Thrones." 75 years of his life the actor devoted to television and cinema. He starred in such films as "Les Miserables", "Ideal Husband", "The Legend of a Pianist". His partners on the set were Frank Sinatra and Anthony Hopkins. In the last years of his life, the actor lost his sight, as did his hero Amon Targarien.
Alexander Anatolyevich Yakovlev (January 15, 1946 - December 19, 2016)
Actor Alexander Yakovlev passed away at the age of 70 after a long illness.
In Russian cinema, the actor was known mainly as a performer of negative roles. He played talented gangsters and villains. The greatest popularity to him was brought by the role of the captain in Mikhalkov's film "He is among strangers, a stranger among his own."
Frank Sotsani (January 20, 1950 - December 22, 2016)
Franca Sozzani, editor in chief of the Italian version of Vogue, died at the age of 67. The post of editor-in-chief of Sozzani was held for 28 years. She was one of the most influential people in the fashion world, she wrote books about art, attracted the attention of her readers to social problems.