People's actor of the USSR Mihai Volontir died on 82-m to year of life in Moldova. Famous actor suffered for a long time, and the last couple of years, his condition was assessed as critical.

In Moldova on 82-m to year of life has died the national actor of the USSR Mihai Volontir. The actor, who played Budulai in multiserial film "the Gipsy", passed away surrounded by loved ones.

A tragedy in the family of actor happened on the night of September 15. In the last minute near the Volontir was his wife Efrosinya A., says the website of "Komsomolskaya Pravda".

Recall that on 9 March the actor celebrated his 81 birthday, a birthday he celebrated in a quiet family circle. Responding to a question about creative projects, Volontir told that he is ready to put some performances in theatres, where will be invited, but it never happened. The last time folk artist appeared at the public in 2014, when the world celebrated the 80th anniversary.

State Volontir worsened, and on July 24, 2015 he was urgently taken to the branch of intensive therapy of the hospital's own native city of Balti. According to the healers, the patient is in serious but not critical condition. Artist suffered from diabetes mellitus, which gave serious complications by eye. In the last time he underwent several operations.

At home in 2000 Mihai Volontir recognized as one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century, among others he was awarded the honorary title of Doctor Honoris Causa of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova for achievements in the development of theatrical art and cinema power. He was a knight of the order He Republicii (2009), and since 2014 is an honorary citizen of Chisinau. Popularly known actor brought the role of Budulai in the film "Gypsy".
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