Very serious mourning in the cinema, the beloved actor died in tragic circumstances: he would have made an extreme gesture

The actor reportedly took his own life at a shooting range near Příbram, in the Czech Republic. His death has deeply shocked everyone

Mourning in the world of cinema and television. The actor appreciated and beloved by fans of Eastern European cinema has taken his own life. According to local media, the man took his own life inside a shooting range. The discovery was nothing short of terrifying.

The website ‘Pop Culture’ confirmed that both the police and one of the owners of the property have corroborated this reconstruction of the facts. “We cannot reveal the identity of the victim, but I can confirm that a man shot himself at the shooting range,” said police spokeswoman Barbora Schneeweisová. It didn’t take long for the actor’s identity to be revealed.

The police added that no further details can be released at this time as the investigations are still ongoing. In a short time, thanks to various rumors and leaks, the victim is identified: it is Karel Hermanekfamous Czech actor known for his roles in films such as “Forbidden Dreams” by Karel Kachyňa and “Give the Devil His Due”, in which he played Lucifer.

Heřmánek, therefore, would have taken his life at the shooting range near Příbram, in the Czech Republic. His death has deeply shaken the theatre and cinema world of the country. In his memory, an event was organized at the Bez zábradlí Theatre, founded by Heřmánek himself, where hundreds of people, including friends and colleagues, gathered to pay their respects to him. gift.

Radio Prague International reported that the commemoration would include a photo exhibition of his most iconic roles. The actor was well known outside his home country. Karel Heřmánek was a familiar face in cinema, with a career that included such acclaimed films as the Oscar-nominated “Kolya,” “Divided We Fall,” “Stalingrad,” “The Young Man,” and “Moby Dick.” He also voiced the character of the devil in the animated films “Goat Story – The Old Prague Legends” (2008) and its sequel in 2012.

Actor and screenwriter Milan Šteindler fondly remembered him on Instagram, recounting the moments they spent together while filming ‘Stalingrad’. “I will never forget your dry humor! We will see each other again someday, Karel, but not yet, not right away,” Šteindler wrote. The sadly deceased actor had reportedly suffered from trigeminal neuralgiaa condition that would also cause facial paralysis.