People’s Artist of Russia, singer and composer Alexander Gradsky died in Moscow at the age of 72, reported Telegram channel “112”.
On Friday, November 26, Gradsky asked his family to help him get to the bathroom. At that moment he felt bad – the musician lost consciousness and did not come to his senses for an hour. Doctors took the musician to the hospital with suspected stroke. It is reported that the coronavirus infection he suffered in September led to a deterioration in his health. He complained of constant pain in his legs and practically did not get up.
According to Channel Five, for the last 12 hours the singer has desperately fought doctors, however, could not be saved. Gradsky died at about two o’clock in the morning in the hospital.
The composer was born on November 3, 1949 in the city of Kopeisk, Chelyabinsk Region. In 1974 he graduated from the Gnesins’ Musical Pedagogical Institute (now the Russian Academy of Music), majoring in vocal. From 1975 to 1976 he studied composition at the Moscow Conservatory (class of Tikhon Khrennikov). Since the 1970s, the artist has been pursuing a solo career, and has taken part in a large number of various musical projects. On his account there are more than four dozen recorded albums.
Gradskiy in 1997 received the title of Honored Artist of Russia, in 1998 he became a laureate of the State Prize of Russia, and in 1999 he was awarded the title of People’s Artist of Russia.
Information about the death of the musician confirmed Channel One, and also expressed condolences to his family, friends and all who will love the work of Alexander Borisovich.
Singer Vika Tsyganova wrote in his Instagram post dedicated to the people’s artist. She called Gradsky the last of the era of conscience, professionalism and soul.
Russian singer Dima Bilan, who performed drunk at a wedding in Kazakhstan, explained the incident by the fact that he was very tired, since he had not slept for three days. He noted that his experiences were associated with the condition of Alexander Gradsky, who was admitted to the hospital, who was in serious condition. The artist noted that he took this news to heart and burst into tears after the concert.
Elizaveta Sharipova, participant of the “Voice” project from Novosibirsk, confessedthat the death of her mentor in a television project was a real shock for her. According to her, like all the participants, she saw how bad Gradsky was feeling, but hoped for the best.
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