Dmitri Hvorostovsky died. The death of the opera singer after a serious oncological disease was confirmed by his wife

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Dmitri Hvorostovsky has died. This tragic news, which came from London in the morning, was confirmed to us by a friend, like-minded person and colleague of Hvorostovsky, conductor Konstantin Orbelyan.

I managed to say goodbye to Dmitry last night at 21.00. And today, early in the morning, his wife Florence called me and said that Dima had died a minute ago. This was at 3:30 am. He died in a hospital in London.

Unfortunately, the fight for his life ended today.

I can't say that in last minutes he was conscious. His parents arrived yesterday morning. They saw each other. We even managed to talk as much as possible. And they also said goodbye to him, although until the last minute no one believed that Dima would leave.

We all hoped for a miracle.

In October, People's Artist of Russia Dmitry Hvorostovsky turned 55 years old.

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The brightest performances of Dmitry Hvorostovsky!. October 16, 55 years of the magnificent baritone, People's Artist of Russia and very handsome man Dmitry Hvorostovsky

FAMILY COMMENT

On behalf of the Hvorostovsky family, it is with a heavy heart that we announce that Dmitry Hvorostovsky - beloved operatic baritone, husband, father, son and friend - has died at the age of 55. After battling brain cancer for two and a half years, he passed away quietly this morning, November 22, surrounded by family at his home in London, UK. The warmth of his voice and his spirit will forever remain with us.

DOSSIER "KP"

One of the best baritones of our time, the owner of a sensual timbre, who owns all the secrets of bel canto, was born in the average Soviet family. In Krasnoyarsk . Dad is an engineer, mom is a doctor. What's unusual? Only unique voice, which sounded very early. From the age of 4, Dima performed Russian romances quite professionally and folk songs. And while classmates were puffing over problems and equations, he played scales and sang in music school. Maybe even then he understood: he had a different purpose. Or maybe they liked music lessons more.

The outstanding teachers of the Krasnoyarsk Institute of Arts helped to hone the technique of singing. Among them, the main one is Professor Ekaterina Iofel.

A happy father with children (from left to right): Maria (daughter of the singer's first wife, whom he adopted), 21-year-old Danila and 21-year-old Alexandra (children from their first marriage with ballerina Svetlana Ivanova), 10-year-old Nina, in the second row - 15 year old Maxim. A photo: Instagram.com

After the institute, Dmitry's career went like clockwork: solo parts at the Krasnoyarsk Opera and Ballet Theatre, victories at international competitions.

In 1989, he won first place in international competition vocalists "Singer of the World" in Cardiff (Wales). What is behind this? Firstly, world fame, secondly, contracts with the best opera scenes. La Scala, Theater Royal, Covent Garden, Metropolitan Opera… Any piece for any audience. Even for a big opera stage, even in a chamber hall or a concert under open sky. Hvorostovsky was capable of everything and talent: from the most difficult opera parts to Russian romances, from Italian songs to Soviet hits. He sang romances by Fauré, Tchaikovsky, Taneyev, Liszt and Rachmaninoff. One of his favorite roles was Rigoletto in the Verdi opera of the same name ... Once he threw out a completely unexpected trick - he began to collaborate with pop composer Igor Krutoy. Hvorostovsky released a video for his song "You and I".

It seemed that life gave him everything with a full spoon: both talent and wife - a beautiful half-French half-Italian Florence, and five children on the benches. Not to mention the fact that Hvorostovsky himself looked incredibly impressive not only on stage, but also in life. Strong, handsome, dives into the hole, goes on a boat along the Yenisei. And suddenly an illness ... A few years ago, his concerts were canceled in Moscow due to problems with his voice. Then no one suspected anything fatal - problems with the voice of opera performers happen. But two years ago, like a bolt from the blue, Dmitry was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Everyone believed that he would cope with this misfortune. He is strong, he is a Siberian. Alas, the disease was stronger.

CONDOLENCES

A close friend of Hvorostovsky about his last days: He could not speak, but he heard and understood everything

Died Dmitry Alexandrovich Hvorostovsky. People's Artist of Russia, holder of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, IV degree and other awards, internationally recognized opera singer died on the night of November 22 at 3.35. He was 55 years old. Crayfish. AT last days the artist’s life (he was in a hospice in London) there were the closest people nearby, among them the Russian poetess Lilia Vinogradova. We called close friend Dmitry Hvorostovsky to London

Colleagues and friends on the death of Dmitry Hvorostovsky: We did not believe until the last that this would happen

Death of Dmitry Hvorostovsky, opera singer and People's Artist Russia is a great loss not only for his family and entourage, but also for opera world. Colleagues and friends of the artist are talking about this today, expressing condolences in connection with his death.

"I can only say that we have lost a great singer, beautiful person, friend, global personality who made huge contribution, he made a huge contribution to the world opera culture and also in the world and in Russia. I think that for a very long time we will not have such a singer as Dima. He was still a very close friend to us, I was lucky to be on the same stage with him ... I express my condolences to his entire family. This is terrible news. Just somehow unexpectedly ... We all knew about it, but everyone did not believe until the last that this would happen, ”said the soloist Bolshoi Theater Dinara Aliyeva Radio " TVNZ»

MEANWHILE

Dmitry Hvorostovsky bequeathed to bury his ashes in Moscow and Krasnoyarsk

It was very difficult to hope, because Dmitry Hvorostovsky's diagnosis was incurable - an oncological brain tumor, - People's Artist of the USSR Iosif Kobzon told KP. - But Dmitry fought. I fought as best I could. And I understand him, maybe more than anyone else. Because when I had critical situations with oncology, they, in fact, remained, I fought. And chemotherapy, which, of course, affected both my body and life ... And I thought about Hvorostovsky - how he relates to his damned diagnosis

BY THE WAY

Personal life of Dmitry Hvorostovsky: on the first date with his wife Florence, they sculpted dumplings

In 1999, Dmitry met the singer Florence Illy. Actually love affair at work developed into a marriage that lasted until last breath artist. We talk about personal life Dmitry Hvorostovsky - the love story of the singer and his " Floshi Dmitri Hvorostovsky - beloved operatic baritone, husband, father, son and friend - has died at the age of 55. After a two and a half year battle with brain cancer, he quietly passed away this morning, November 22, in London, surrounded by his family. Our condolences to the family and friends of the artist.

Dmitri Hvorostovsky has died at the age of 55 after a long battle with brain cancer. The opera singer found out about the tumor in the fall of 2015 and began treatment almost immediately.

Dmitry Hvorostovsky died of brain cancer / Photo: globallook

55-year-old Dmitry Hvorostovsky fought brain cancer for two years, but, unfortunately, the disease turned out to be stronger. The sad news about the death of the artist was announced by Dmitry Malikov on his Twitter page. "Dmitry Hvorostovsky is dead," he wrote. Numerous fans, friends and colleagues mourn and express their condolences to Dmitry's family in in social networks. Now it’s hard to believe that a talented artist is no longer among us, because many until the last hoped that Hvorostovsky would win, cope, get out. He learned about the terrible diagnosis two years ago. He did not remain silent, he told the fans everything as it is.

“Due to a progressive illness, I canceled one event, the second, the third, I didn’t want any rumors to spread, empty speculation began, and I stated everything as it is. It was a perfectly logical step on my part. Probably, the act is not too typical, but everyone chooses for himself. It's easier for me to live. In any case, I would have to give comments later, to explain something. Why not say right away, thereby trying to close the topic? I’m not used to lying and misleading people, ”the opera singer said in an interview with TASS as part of the First Persons project.

Having learned about the disease, Hvorostovsky underwent several examinations at once in leading clinics in Russia, America and England. Doctors prescribed the artist a long course of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. All in the same interview, Dmitry said that the treatment is very difficult for him: health fails, hair falls out, weakness. It is necessary, but he does not intend to give up.

There were periods when the disease receded and Hvorostovsky gladly went on stage. So, during the summer of this year, the audience greeted their favorite artist with deafening applause. After the singer did not find the strength to perform an encore, he burst into tears, and some of the audience wept along with their idol. During the concert, Dmitry often put his hand to his heart, making it clear that this meeting was very dear to him.

“I thank you all for such an award, for respect. My performances make me move on, move forward, ”the artist admitted then. Did he know then that this performance would be his last in his career.

All this time, next to Hvorostovsky were his family and friends. Wife Florence supported her husband not only at home in London, but also on tour. She often published his photos and touching posts on social networks wishing him strength and health. opera diva Anna Netrebko, for example, performed at one of the concerts in a T-shirt with a portrait of Dmitry in his support. Even ex-wife, forgetting past grievances, called the opera singer with a wish for a speedy recovery.

In the last few months. He canceled a concert in Moscow scheduled for September 26th to continue his treatment, but unfortunately, the disease turned out to be worse..

“I can only say that we have lost a great singer, a wonderful person, a friend, a world personality who made a huge contribution, he made a huge contribution to the world opera culture and also in the world and in Russia. I think that for a very long time we will not have such a singer as Dima. He was still a very close friend to us, I was lucky to be on the same stage with him ... I express my condolences to his entire family. This is terrible news. It’s just somehow unexpected ... We all knew about it, but everyone didn’t believe until the last that it would happen, ”Dinara Aliyeva, soloist of the Bolshoi Theater, told Komsomolskaya Pravda Radio (details)

- There are always chances. Diseases that have been fatal for centuries have been overcome. And by the simplest means. Now more and more funds are appearing in the fight against cancer. They are especially effective when diagnosing early stage. But alas, when we defeat cancer, something else will appear.

“I have information from my poetess Lilia Vinogradova, who was very close to him and who was there with him,” singer Dmitry Malikov told RIA Novosti.

But, unfortunately, neither the doctors nor the positive attitude could help the artist. World famous Russian opera singer Dmitry Hvorostovsky died in London surrounded by loved ones. The friend also told what his last days were like. Here is what KP.RU reports.

With regard to Hvorostovsky, I simply did not want to know about scandals and intrigues, no loud revelations were required. His image was so bright during his lifetime that discrediting him after death looked cynical and vile.

And therefore, when some “yellow” journalists began to seek out and savor not the most beautiful details of his life and death, when, like kites, in pursuit of sensations, they attacked the deceased Hvorostovsky, giving out a stream of dirt every hour, the people were indignant and rightly defended good name singer. There was a real mass psychosis!

- More than 50 in the brain different forms neoplasms. They behave differently. Serious progress has not occurred in 20-30 years. Now patients die on average within two years, that is, they live twice as long. Of course, there are chances: I hope for the success of radiation therapy, radiosurgery and immunotherapy. But it takes a decade.

They separated in 1999. According to a friend of the singer, the reason for the gap was the betrayal of Svetlana. After the divorce, the former spouses communicated only through lawyers. Seven years ago, the mother of Hvorostovsky's children, through the court, obtained an increase in alimony from the singer. He had to pay ex-wife more than 17 million rubles a year.

We emphasize once again: such signs are characteristic of many neurological diseases, so this is not a reason for panic, but for examinations. You need to start with a trip to the neurologist.

When is the funeral of Dmitry Hvorostovsky. Breaking news today 03.03.2018

Svetlana married the singer in 1991. Hvorostovsky proposed to her after four years of dating. It was the first marriage for famous singer. The future spouses met backstage at the Krasnoyarsk Opera and Ballet Theatre, where Svetlana performed as a corps de ballet dancer, and Dmitry began his journey to world fame.

In a word, as a result, in practice, there is often a serious delay in the detection and treatment of the disease.

“A direct link between stress and brain cancer is a myth,” says oncologist Boris Kholodov. “At the same time, it cannot be denied that nervous tensions and experiences weaken our body, and any diseases against this background occur more often and are more difficult. That is why after 60 years, when a person ages and weakens, cancer occurs incomparably more often than in young people.

I cannot say that in the last minutes he was conscious. His parents arrived yesterday morning. They saw each other. They even managed to communicate, as far as it was possible in his condition. People are sometimes able to say more with their eyes than with words.

Dmitri Hvorostovsky passed away. The opera singer was only 55 years old. Hvorostovsky died in London from brain cancer.

The tragic news about the death of Dmitry Hvorostovsky was confirmed to us by a friend, like-minded person and colleague of Dmitry Hvorostovsky, conductor Konstantin Orbelyan.

In your opinion, the prevalence of various gadgets today, mobile phones, computers maybe influence the development of brain tumors? And if so, how to be saved?

He was seriously ill. That is, there was a certain stable state, after which deterioration occurred. And he stayed like that for a while. Then again - worsening, again holding on, then worsening again. A week ago he could talk. And for the last five days he was in the hospital in the department where make it easier for people departure from life. This is not a treatment department, but palliative care. He could no longer speak, only with his eyes.

"Goodbye!" - said Dmitry Hvorostovsky to the audience at his last concert. Already being seriously ill, the great baritone Dmitry Hvorostovsky gave a concert in his homeland in Krasnoyarsk

Dmitry Hvorostovsky than was ill from which he died. Latest details.

According to the singer's attending physician, unfortunately, malignant tumors are almost always asymptomatic in the initial stages. Especially - education in the brain. The oncologist recalled that singer Zhanna Friske also died of this disease.

- a person has viral infections, in particular, herpes, cytomegalovirus - these infections do not in themselves lead to cancer, but weaken the body and increase the risk of cell degeneration into tumor cells.

Dmitry was going through a hard divorce. He got depressed and binge drinking. Hvorostovsky said more than once that the threat to sing not on the opera stage, but perhaps at a table full of bottles was real. It was then that he began to have the first problems with the work of the brain: the baritone admitted that he had memory lapses.

- Two years ago, Dmitry said that doctors discovered he had a brain tumor. It was a benign tumor...

The singer never attracted attention to himself with the help of scandals, did not go out, as it is now fashionable, on stage in his underwear, did not put on public display family life. Yes, everyone knew that he had several marriages, a conflict with his first wife, that he once had problems with alcohol. But all this only strengthened the image of a very understandable, dear and close artist. Blood and flesh from his people.

- Yes, especially when it appears on early stage. And a lot depends on the person, on his attitude to fight. When a person, having learned the diagnosis, falls into depression, gives up, his body gradually also stops fighting.

Recall that the newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda on October 11 mistakenly released the news about the death of opera singer Dmitry Hvorostovsky. However, later this message was repeatedly refuted. Including the wife of the singer.

Dmitry Hvorostovsky family children. All latest information as of 03/03/2018

When Dmitry was in his third year at the school, he was invited to take part in the troupe of the Krasnoyarsk Opera House. After just a few weeks of work, the singer was taken to perform solo parts in productions and lead roles. Often Dmitry took part in competitions for young performers, and won prestigious awards in them.

The media reported on dire consequences oncology, which the artist faced, they wrote that he was losing his sight, that he could not walk. There were rumors that Hvorostovsky might even lose his amazing voice. The singer denied everything to the last scary news about his health - he was sure that he would be able to return to the stage.

Hvorostovsky underwent chemotherapy and even tried to return to the stage, but most of the scheduled performances had to be canceled one after another. Hvorostovsky simply did not have the strength.

Singer Dmitry Hvorostovsky became another victim of a brain tumor. Is it possible to prevent this disaster, what symptoms should be listened to ordinary people, and what misconceptions should be got rid of, "Gazeta.Ru" was told by a neurosurgeon, candidate of medical sciences Alexei Kashcheev.

- It was ours with him last performance. Then there was a concert on June 22 in Austria. He understood everything. Everyone knew about his illness. He had no illusions. He's incredible courageous man. His death is a tragedy for all of us. There will never be such a voice as Hvorostovsky's.

"There is no connection here, it's just a coincidence," emphasizes the candidate of medical sciences, neurooncologist at the Institute of Neurosurgery. Burdenko Boris Kholodov. Brain tumors are not an "occupational hazard" for artists. If speak about reason the death of Zhanna Friske and the cause of the death of Dmitry Hvorostovsky, then these people differ in gender, age, and other circumstances.

People's Artist of Russia, opera singer Dmitry Hvorostovsky, who had suffered from oncology for a long time, died in London. The death of the singer was reported by Dmitry Malikov and Iosif Kobzon.

Some time ago, on October 11 of this year, an announcement about the death of the artist appeared on the Internet, but this information found no confirmation. Today, the singer's relatives and friends confirmed the fact of Hvorostovsky's death.

“Humanity will learn to beat cancer. Smallpox mowed down entire nations. And in 1980, WHO announced its complete elimination.

Relatives of Dmitry Hvorostovsky confirmed reports of the death of the opera singer. The corresponding post appeared on Wednesday, November 22.

Dmitry Hvorostovsky legacy. All latest information as of 03/03/2018

- there is a genetic predisposition: for example, when several people from the family had cancer diagnoses before the age of 60, neurooncologist Boris Kholodov explains. In the case of Dmitry Hvorostovsky, it is known that at the age of 55, his aunt Nadezhda Hvorostovskaya died of bone marrow cancer. However, predisposition does not mean at all that a person will get sick - a tumor arises and develops under the influence of various "harmful factors", the expert emphasizes. Including among them the already mentioned smoking, alcohol abuse, sunburn, overeating.

He lived in London, turned to the best European specialists for help. But, unfortunately, the fight turned out to be unequal - terrible disease took the life of a beloved artist. The sad news has already been confirmed by his family.

Dmitri Hvorostovsky video from the funeral. Exclusive information.

A few minutes ago, Dmitry Malikov on his Twitter page announced the death of Dmitry Hvorostovsky.

However, not everyone believed the veracity of the artist's message: last month, the media already reported on the death of the opera singer. Then the director of Hvorostovsky, Mark Hildrew, denied the information, and Dmitry's wife wrote on Facebook that her "husband is fine and sleeps happily next to her."

Update:

Literally just the words of Malikov were confirmed by Joseph Kobzon. According to the artist, Hvorostovsky died in Europe at the age of 56.

Dmitry Malikov also managed to report that his account was not hacked.

I have information from my poetess Lilia Vinogradova, who was very close to him and who was there with him. She texted me that he died at 3:36 am London time,

Malikov commented on his post to a RIA Novosti correspondent.

One of the latest sad news was confirmed by the representative of the artist in Russia. According to him, after prolonged illness Dmitri Hvorostovsky died in London:

It really, unfortunately, it happened,

she told TASS.

Dmitry Hvorostovsky with his wife Florence at the "New Wave-2016"

Recall that in 2015, Hvorostovsky was diagnosed with a brain tumor. For several months, the singer interrupted concert activity for a course of treatment. He later returned to the stage, but the fight against cancer was not over.

A friend of the artist, conductor Konstantin Orbelyan, told Komsomolskaya Pravda about the last minutes of the life of an opera singer [video]

Opera singer Dmitry Hvorostovsky has died. Dmitri Hvorostovsky - beloved operatic baritone, husband, father, son and friend - has died at the age of 55. After a two and a half year battle with brain cancer, he quietly passed away this morning, November 22, in London, surrounded by his family. Our condolences to the family and friends of the artist.

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The tragic news about the death of Dmitry Hvorostovsky was confirmed to us by a friend, like-minded person and colleague of Dmitry Hvorostovsky, conductor Konstantin Orbelyan.

They have been working together for twenty years. We held hundreds of concerts, dozens of projects, recorded 23 CDs, many TV shows. It was whole life in music.

I managed to say goodbye to Dmitry yesterday at nine o'clock in the evening. And today, early in the morning, his wife Florence called me and said that Dima had died a minute ago. This was at 3:30 am. He died in a hospital in London.

Unfortunately, the fight for his life ended today.

We got together. In the evening, his younger children came to the hospital. The elders were a few days ago when he was brought to the hospital. They study at different universities. And it's not close. We spent the last few days with him every day. They knew he was leaving. But they still hoped for a miracle. I think that parents are never ready for the death of their son. Yes, and we are not ready for this. Well, imagine: I saw Dima alive six hours ago, and suddenly he is no more ...

Two years ago, Dmitry announced that doctors had discovered a brain tumor in him. It was a benign tumor...

No, the tumor was malignant from the very beginning. On willpower and modern treatment, he held on. But, unfortunately, medicines help only for a certain period, and then the disease wins.

He was seriously ill. That is, there was a certain stable state, after which deterioration occurred. And he stayed like that for a while. Then again - worsening, again holding on, then worsening again. A week ago he could talk. And for the last five days he has been in the hospital in the department where people make it easier for people to die. This is not a treatment department, but palliative care. He could no longer speak, only with his eyes.

Now many people remember his Krasnoyarsk concert, which took place on June 2. They say that by the mood, by the atmosphere it was felt that it was his farewell concert in Russia ... Did Dmitry understand this?

"Goodbye!" - said Dmitry Hvorostovsky to the audience at his last concert. Already being seriously ill, the great baritone Dmitry Hvorostovsky gave a concert in his homeland in Krasnoyarsk

It was our last performance with him. Then there was a concert on June 22 in Austria. He understood everything. Everyone knew about his illness. He had no illusions. He is an incredibly courageous person. His death is a tragedy for all of us. There will never be such a voice as Hvorostovsky's.

- Where will the farewell take place?

For now, I can not say it. Florence is still in the hospital and is completing the necessary paperwork.

The brightest performances of Dmitry Hvorostovsky!. October 16, 55 years of the magnificent baritone, People's Artist of Russia and a very handsome man Dmitry Hvorostovsky

"KP" brings condolences to relatives and fans of Dmitry Hvorostovsky.

FAMILY COMMENT

On behalf of the Hvorostovsky family, it is with a heavy heart that we announce that Dmitry Hvorostovsky - beloved operatic baritone, husband, father, son and friend - has died at the age of 55. After battling brain cancer for two and a half years, he quietly passed away this morning, November 22, surrounded by family in London, UK. The warmth of his voice and his spirit will forever remain with us.

DOSSIER "KP"

Dmitri Hvorostovsky was born in Krasnoyarsk. Graduated from the Krasnoyarsk Pedagogical College named after A. M. Gorky and the Krasnoyarsk Institute of Arts.

In 1985-1990 he was a soloist of the Krasnoyarsk state theater opera and ballet.

After winning the 1989 International Competition opera singers in Cardiff received invitations to perform and work in the best opera houses world: Theater Royal, Covent Garden (London), La Scala Theater (Milan), Metropolitan Opera (New York), Mariinskii Opera House Petersburg, Moscow theater New Opera"and others. Since 1994 he has lived in London.

The singer's illness became known in June 2015, when he was forced to cancel several concerts. Hvorostovsky began treatment in a British clinic, and at some point chemotherapy began to give results. The artist began to plan performances again and was able to return to the stage, although sometimes the disease still made itself felt.

CONDOLENCES

A close friend of Hvorostovsky about his last days: He could not speak, but he heard and understood everything

Died Dmitry Alexandrovich Hvorostovsky. People's Artist of Russia, holder of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, IV degree and other awards, an internationally recognized opera singer, died on the night of November 22 at 3.35. He was 55 years old. Crayfish. In the last days of the artist's life (he was in a hospice in London), the closest people were nearby, including the Russian poetess Lilia Vinogradova. We called a close friend of Dmitri Hvorostovsky in London

Colleagues and friends on the death of Dmitry Hvorostovsky: We did not believe until the last that this would happen

The death of Dmitri Hvorostovsky, an opera singer and People's Artist of Russia, is a great loss not only for his family and entourage, but also for the opera world. Colleagues and friends of the artist are talking about this today, expressing condolences in connection with his death.