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Bulgaria: Legendary Football Icon Dimitar Penev Dies at 80

A somber moment for Bulgarian sport: Dimitar Penev, one of the most celebrated figures in the history of Bulgarian football, passed away this morning at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness

Society » Obituaries | January 3, 2026, Saturday // 13:06 | Viewed: 3095

French Cinema Legend Brigitte Bardot Passes Away at the Age of 91

Brigitte Bardot, the French film star, singer and later animal rights campaigner who rose to global fame in the 1950s and became one of the defining cultural icons of her era, has died at the age of 91

Society » Obituaries | December 28, 2025, Sunday // 13:26 | Viewed: 2168

Olympic Icon Boyan Radev, A Giant of Bulgarian Sport and Culture, Passes Away

Boyan Radev, Bulgaria’s first two-time Olympic wrestling champion and one of the most respected figures in Bulgarian sport and culture, has died at the age of 83

Society » Obituaries | December 18, 2025, Thursday // 09:50 | Viewed: 2142

Bulgarian Volunteer Killed Fighting on the Front in Ukraine

A Bulgarian national has reportedly lost his life while fighting on the front lines in Ukraine

Society » Obituaries | December 16, 2025, Tuesday // 13:02 | Viewed: 2418

Bulgaria Mourns Cultural Icon Ivan Tenev: Journalist, Artist, and Lyricist Passes Away

Bulgarian journalist and cultural figure Ivan Tenev has passed away

Society » Obituaries | October 30, 2025, Thursday // 11:12 | Viewed: 2400

Father Ivan of Novi Han Dies After a Lifetime of Serving the Poor and Homeless in Bulgaria

Father Ivan from Novi Han, known across Bulgaria for his lifelong dedication to the poor and vulnerable, has passed away

Society » Obituaries | September 15, 2025, Monday // 14:04 | Viewed: 3037

Giorgio Armani Dies at 91: Fashion World Loses Its Master of Timeless Elegance

Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani, one of the most influential designers of the modern era, has died at the age of 91, the Armani Group confirmed

Society » Obituaries | September 4, 2025, Thursday // 16:43 | Viewed: 4381

Prince of Darkness, Forever: Ozzy Osbourne Dies at 76

Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary lead singer of Black Sabbath and solo star known as the “Prince of Darkness,” died on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76.

Society » Obituaries | July 23, 2025, Wednesday // 09:22 | Viewed: 2680

Grandson of Bulgaria’s Last Communist Dictator Found Dead at 54

Todor Slavkov, the grandson of Bulgaria’s long-serving communist dictator Todor Zhivkov, has died suddenly at the age of 54

Society » Obituaries | July 22, 2025, Tuesday // 09:38 | Viewed: 7655

Bozhana Apostolova, Esteemed Bulgarian Writer and Publisher, Dies at 80

Bulgarian writer and poetess Bozhana Apostolova has passed away at the age of 80

Society » Obituaries | June 2, 2025, Monday // 12:03 | Viewed: 3273

Prominent Bulgarian Journalist Assen Grigorov Passes Away, Leaving Lasting Legacy

Journalist Assen Grigorov passed away following a brief illness

Society » Obituaries | May 23, 2025, Friday // 13:02 | Viewed: 3358

Bulgarian Opera Singer Bogomil Spirov Dies in Motorcycle Accident in Sofia

Opera singer Bogomil Spirov, a soloist at the National Music Theater, died in a tragic motorcycle accident on a central boulevard in Sofia

Society » Obituaries | April 29, 2025, Tuesday // 09:00 | Viewed: 3481

Farewell to Journalist Daniela Kaneva: The First Bulgarian Voice from Japan and India

Renowned Bulgarian journalist Daniela Kaneva has passed away at the age of 87

Society » Obituaries | April 24, 2025, Thursday // 09:33 | Viewed: 3237

Farewell to Prominent Bulgarian Journalist and Public Figure Dilyana Grozdanova

Renowned Bulgarian journalist, television presenter, and public figure Dilyana Grozdanova has passed away

Society » Obituaries | April 22, 2025, Tuesday // 13:08 | Viewed: 5068

Bulgaria Mourns the Loss of Renowned Sports Journalist Petar Vassilev

Petar Vassilev, the renowned Bulgarian sports journalist affectionately known as Petela (The Rooster), has passed away at the age of 64

Society » Obituaries | January 8, 2025, Wednesday // 10:09 | Viewed: 3076

Former US President and Nobel Laureate Jimmy Carter Passes Away at 100

Former President Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a tireless advocate for peace and human rights, has passed away at the age of 100

Society » Obituaries | December 29, 2024, Sunday // 23:50 | Viewed: 2580

Margarita Mikhneva, Icon of Bulgarian Journalism, Dies After Long Battle with Cancer

Margarita Mikhneva, a pioneering figure in Bulgarian investigative journalism, has passed away at the age of 72 in Geneva, Switzerland, following a prolonged battle with cancer

Society » Obituaries | December 16, 2024, Monday // 18:44 | Viewed: 3340

Three Days of Mourning for Bulgarian Pilots Lost in Fatal Crash

Two highly skilled pilots from the Dolna Mitropolia Air Base have tragically lost their lives in a crash involving an L-39ZA combat training aircraft

Society » Obituaries | September 13, 2024, Friday // 17:49 | Viewed: 6079

Renowned Bulgarian Journalist Ivan Garelov Dies at 81

The renowned Bulgarian journalist Ivan Garelov has passed away at the age of 81

Society » Obituaries | September 3, 2024, Tuesday // 10:29 | Viewed: 4575

French Film Legend Alain Delon has Died at 88

In a statement to AFP, the family confirmed that Delon "passed away peacefully at his home in Douchy, surrounded by his three children and loved ones," requesting privacy during this time

Society » Obituaries | August 18, 2024, Sunday // 09:50 | Viewed: 3957

Bulgarian Military Mourns the Loss of Gen. Sabi Sabev, First National Representative at NATO Headquarters

The Bulgarian military community is in mourning following the announcement of the passing of General Sabi Sabev

Society » Obituaries | March 24, 2024, Sunday // 13:40 | Viewed: 5595
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