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Famed Bulgarian Actor Georgi Rusev Dies at 82

Georgi Rusev, one of the most famous and beloved Bulgarian film and theater actors, has died at the age of 82.

Society » Obituaries | April 1, 2011, Friday // 19:31 | Viewed: 5473

American Actress Elizabeth Taylor Dies at 79

Legendary American actress Elizabeth Taylor has died at the age of 79.

Society » Obituaries | March 23, 2011, Wednesday // 15:17 | Viewed: 5036

Bulgarian Psychic, Healer Kochovska Dies at 66

Bulgarian psychic phenomenon and healer, Vera Kochovska, has passed away Saturday, the private TV channel bTV reported.

Society » Obituaries | February 12, 2011, Saturday // 13:52 | Viewed: 13944

Rock Guitar Icon Gary Moore Dies

The renowned rock guitarist Gary Moore has died in a hotel room in Spain. He was 58.

Society » Obituaries | February 6, 2011, Sunday // 21:32 | Viewed: 5477

Bulgaria's Ex Energy Watchdog Chief Dies at 73

Prof. Konstantin Shushulov, former chair of Bulgaria's State Commission for Energy and Water Regulation, has passed away in Sofia at 73 years of age as a result of a sickness.

Society » Obituaries | February 3, 2011, Thursday // 05:41 | Viewed: 2836

The Bulgaria 2010 Review: Obituaries

One of the most famous Bulgarian actors and directors, Nikola Rudarov, died in March at the age of 82.

Society » Obituaries | January 6, 2011, Thursday // 21:45 | Viewed: 2759

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: 6281

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: 4562

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: 2927

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: 3324

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: 2741

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: 6841

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: 3116

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: 8986

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: 3209

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: 2291

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: 12746

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: 4600

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: 2927

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: 3637

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: 3603
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