Soviet announcer and presenter Anna Shatilova commented on the death of her colleague Igor Kirillov. This is reported by the edition “Gazeta.Ru”…
According to Shatilova, Kirillov’s wife hid from his acquaintances that he was hospitalized in the hospital and had been there since September 10, his leg was amputated, and later he contracted the coronavirus. The announcer tried to contact his wife by phone, but the woman did not call back. Shatilova learned about Kirillov’s death from a doctor.
Shatilova clarified that she had worked with Kirillov for 50 years, led various events with him and starred in films. “Igor Leonidovich was a wonderful person, a wonderful family man, father, grandfather and such a professional in our business! The voices are gone … Balashov Viktor Ivanovich left this year. And suddenly, Kirillov, ”said the announcer.
The death of Igor Kirillov became known in the morning of October 30. The announcer passed away at the age of 90. According to preliminary information, the cause of death was complications caused by thrombosis of the lower extremities.
Igor Kirillov began working on television in 1957. From 1968 to 1989, he headed the announcer department on Channel One. Since 1965, the presenter has also televised parades on Red Square.
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