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Bulgarian Folk Singer Nadka Karadjova Passes Away

Bulgarian folk singer Nadka Karadjova passed away at the age of 73 on Monday.

Society » Obituaries | January 3, 2011, Monday // 14:53 | Viewed: 5860

Anorexic Model Isabelle Caro Dies at 28

A French model who posed nude for an anti-anorexia campaign while suffering from the illness herself has died at the age of 28, her colleagues confirm.

Society » Obituaries | December 30, 2010, Thursday // 10:34 | Viewed: 3977

Bulgaria Bids Farewell to Rock Legend Vili Kavaldzhiev

Hundreds of mourners are expected to gather on Thursday at Sofia cemetery to pay their last respects to Vili Kavaldzhiev, one of the legends in Bulgaria's rock music and a fervent supporter of the anti-communist movement.

Society » Obituaries | December 30, 2010, Thursday // 08:34 | Viewed: 2403

Bulgarian Musician Vili Kavaldzhiev Dies at 65

Bulgarian musician Vili Kavaldzhiev has died at the age of 65, after a long illness, his family announced.

Society » Obituaries | December 28, 2010, Tuesday // 15:49 | Viewed: 2455

Noted Diplomat Richard Holbrooke Dies at 69

Richard C. Holbrooke, the diplomat who spearheaded the end of the Bosnian war and most recently served as the Obama administration's point man in the volatile Afghan-Pakistani war zone, has died, officials said.

Society » Obituaries | December 14, 2010, Tuesday // 08:18 | Viewed: 2430

Prominent Bulgarian Actor Andrey Batashov Dies at 45

Prominent Bulgarian actor, Andrey Batashov has passed away at 9:45 Monday morning, from multiple organ failure,

Society » Obituaries | November 29, 2010, Monday // 11:09 | Viewed: 6256

Respected Bulgarian Constitutional Lawyer Passes Away

Rumen Yankov, respected Bulgarian constitutionalist and once president of the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court of Cassation, passed away Sunday after a long illness at the age of 68.

Society » Obituaries | November 14, 2010, Sunday // 16:21 | Viewed: 2578

Key Netherlands Diplomat, Friend of Bulgaria Passes Away

Henri?tte, Barroness of Lynden-Leijten, the Netherlands' envoy to the Holy See and former ambassador to Bulgaria, has passed away Friday in the Dutch town of Sint Oedenrode.

Society » Obituaries | November 7, 2010, Sunday // 13:48 | Viewed: 7587

Bulgarian Virtuoso Vladimir Vladigerov Dies at 56

Prominent Bulgarian violinist, Vladimir Vladigerov, has passed away suddenly at the age of 56, Darik radio informs Wednesday.

Society » Obituaries | November 3, 2010, Wednesday // 18:10 | Viewed: 2760

Former Russian PM Chernomyrdin Dies

Former Russian prime minister Viktor Chernomyrdin, who created gas behemoth Gazprom, has died, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. He was 72.

Society » Obituaries | November 3, 2010, Wednesday // 11:07 | Viewed: 1912

Tragedy Strikes Family of Ex Miss Bulgaria

Yana Burgazlieva, 24, sister of Miss Bulgaria 2002, has died in the hospital Saturday after almost total organ failure caused by the HELPP syndrome.

Society » Obituaries | October 25, 2010, Monday // 10:36 | Viewed: 8205

Soul Singer Solomon Burke Dies at 70

American Grammy Award-winner soul singer Solomon Burke died Saturday night.

Society » Obituaries | October 10, 2010, Sunday // 11:54 | Viewed: 4092

American Actor Tony Curtis Dies at 85

American actor Tony Curtis has died at the age of 85 because of cardiac arrest in his home in Las Vegas, his daughter Jamie Lee Curtis has announced.

Society » Obituaries | September 30, 2010, Thursday // 15:27 | Viewed: 2510

Bulgarian Labor Union Leader Dies at 62

Dr. Zhelyazko Hristov, President of Bulgaria's labor union Confederation of Bulgarian Independent Syndicates, KNSB, has passed away.

Society » Obituaries | September 15, 2010, Wednesday // 14:37 | Viewed: 2948

Bulgarian Writer Atanas Seykov Dies at 82

The Bulgarian writer, publicist and lexicographer Atanas Seykov has passed away at 82 years of age.

Society » Obituaries | September 8, 2010, Wednesday // 17:42 | Viewed: 3020

Brilliant Bulgarian Philosopher Isaac Passy Dies at 82

One of Bulgaria's most renowned scholars, philosopher and specialist in aesthetics Isaac Passy, died Friday night at the age of 82.

Society » Obituaries | August 14, 2010, Saturday // 10:49 | Viewed: 7433

Bulgarian Mystery Voice Stefka Sabotinova Passes Away

Stefka Sabotinova, celebrated and universally loved Bulgarian folk singer, passed away at the age of 80 Friday.

Society » Obituaries | July 30, 2010, Friday // 14:59 | Viewed: 12571

Bulgarian Writer Doncho Tsonchev Dies at 77

Renowned Bulgarian writer Doncho Tsonchev died at the age of 77 Thursday night.

Society » Obituaries | July 23, 2010, Friday // 15:02 | Viewed: 3336

Bulgarian Climber Dies on K2

Bulgarian climber Petar Georgiev Unzhiev, member of Adventure Tours Pakistan International K2 Expedition 2010, has passed away of high altitude sickness in camp 2 on K2.

Society » Obituaries | July 20, 2010, Tuesday // 15:16 | Viewed: 7227

Renowned Bulgarian Film Director Plamen Maslarov Dies at 60

The head of the Bulgarian National Film Archive, Plamen Maslarov, died on June 8, his relatives announced Wednesday.

Society » Obituaries | June 9, 2010, Wednesday // 17:45 | Viewed: 4721

Israeli Correspondent for Bulgaria Dies at 50

Heny Berler, friend of Bulgaria and long-time media correspondent passed away suddenly in Israel Monday.

Society » Obituaries | May 17, 2010, Monday // 21:11 | Viewed: 2993
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