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International Media Pay Tribute to Late Bulgarian President Zhelyu Zhelev

The sudden death of former Bulgarian President Zhelyu Zhelev, who died at the age of 79 on Friday, was widely reported in international media.

Society » Obituaries | January 30, 2015, Friday // 16:16 | Viewed: 3821

Bulgaria Declares Day of Mourning for Late Ex-President Zhelyu Zhelev

Bulgaria’s government has declared a national day of mourning for former President Zhelyu Zhelev (1990-1997), who passed away on Friday.

Society » Obituaries | January 30, 2015, Friday // 14:28 | Viewed: 4276

Bulgaria's Former President Zhelyu Zhelev Dies

Bulgaria's former President Zhelyu Zhelev (1990-1997) has died, according to online media reports published on Friday.

Society » Obituaries | January 30, 2015, Friday // 09:57 | Viewed: 25471

Bulgaria's Deputy Chief of Defense Dies Aged 53

Deputy Chief of Defense Neyko Nenov passed away on Wednessday, the Defense Ministry has said.

Society » Obituaries | January 29, 2015, Thursday // 08:30 | Viewed: 5668

Greek Singer Demis Roussos Dies

Famous Greek pop and rock singer Demis Roussos has died in an Athens hospital.

Society » Obituaries | January 26, 2015, Monday // 15:14 | Viewed: 3095

Bulgaria Deputy Parliament Speaker Dies Aged 60

Deputy Parliament Speaker Rositsa Yanakieva passed away in the small hours of Monday, her party ABV's press office reports.

Society » Obituaries | January 26, 2015, Monday // 09:56 | Viewed: 4824

Joe Cocker Dies at 70

English rock and blues singer Joe Cocker died of lung cancer at the age of 70 on Monday in Crawford, Colorado.

Society » Obituaries | December 22, 2014, Monday // 23:20 | Viewed: 2141

Spain’s Duchess of Alba Dies at 88

The most colorful aristocrat of Spain and one of the wealthiest and most titled nobles in the world, the 18th Duchess of Alba, known colloquially as Cayetana, died at the age of 88, after suffering a short illness.

Society » Obituaries | November 20, 2014, Thursday // 15:48 | Viewed: 4717

Fashion Designer Oscar de la Renta Dead At 82

Oscar de la Renta, one of the most sought-after fashion designers of the last half century, died on Monday at the age of 82.

Society » Obituaries | October 21, 2014, Tuesday // 10:40 | Viewed: 4131

Bulgaria's Poet Valeri Petrov Dies

Bulgaria's poet, playwright, script writer and translator Valeri Petrov  passed away at the age of 94 in Sofia Military Hospital on Wednesday, reports the Bulgarian National Radio.

Society » Obituaries | August 27, 2014, Wednesday // 11:11 | Viewed: 7597

British Film Director Richard Attenborough Dies at 90

British film actor and director Richard Attenborough has died at the age of 90, the BBC has reported.

Society » Obituaries | August 25, 2014, Monday // 08:44 | Viewed: 2726

Hollywood's Golden Age Actress Lauren Bacall Dies at 89

Iconic film and stage star Lauren Bacall has passed away at the age of 89.

Society » Obituaries | August 13, 2014, Wednesday // 11:48 | Viewed: 11436

Actor Robin Williams Found Dead, Suicide Suspected

Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams was found dead on Monday from a suspected suicide at his home in Northern California.

Society » Obituaries | August 12, 2014, Tuesday // 09:35 | Viewed: 3624

Blues Musician Jonny Winter Dies At 70

Famous bluesman Johnny Winter has died, reports Classic Rock magazine.

Society » Obituaries | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 15:42 | Viewed: 3835

Eduard Shevardnadze, Former President Of Georgia, Dies At 86

Former President of Georgia and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev’s Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze has died at the age of 86 in Tbilisi, Monday.

Society » Obituaries | July 7, 2014, Monday // 13:27 | Viewed: 4713

Bulgarian Actress Tanya Masalitinova Dies at 92

Prominent Bulgarian actress Tanya Masalitinova has died at the age of 92.

Society » Obituaries | June 1, 2014, Sunday // 10:54 | Viewed: 5780

Poet, Civil Rights Advocate Maya Angelou Dies, Aged 86

Maya Angelou, a renowned poet, novelist, civil rights activist and actress died at the age of 86, Wednesday.

Society » Obituaries | May 28, 2014, Wednesday // 17:07 | Viewed: 3081

Poland’s Last Communist Leader Dies, Aged 90

Poland’s last Communist leader Wojciech Jaruzelski has passed away at the age of 90, after years of ailing health.

Society » Obituaries | May 25, 2014, Sunday // 20:03 | Viewed: 4474

Three-time F1 Champion Sir Jack Brabham Dies

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Sir Jack Brabham, has died aged 88 at his home on Australia's Gold Coast after a long battle with liver disease.

Society » Obituaries | May 19, 2014, Monday // 11:20 | Viewed: 2333

Bulgarian Opera Singer Nikola Gyuzelev Dies at 77

Nikola Gyuzelev, a renowned Bulgarian opera singer, died on Friday morning at the age of 77.

Society » Obituaries | May 16, 2014, Friday // 10:21 | Viewed: 4678

Renowned Surrealist H. R. Giger Dies Aged 74

H. R. Giger, the Swiss surrealist who gained worldwide fame with his gloomy style and and the creation of special effects for the 1979 film "Alien", died after a fall.

Society » Obituaries | May 13, 2014, Tuesday // 15:40 | Viewed: 3025
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