It should be noted that Khvorostovsky suffered for a long time from a severe chronic disease.

"The singer died at 3. 36 am London time, "Malikov said..

About the disease Dmitry Hvorostovsky became known in June 2015. At that moment, the singer was diagnosed with a brain tumor.

In July 2015, it was reported that thanks to treatment at the London clinic, Dmitry became better: he started walking and even gave a concert.

But for the past few months there have been reports on the web that Khvorostovsky was dying, and some media even wrote of his death.

Recall, as previously reported, "URA-Inform", in the American prison, life imprisoned murderer Charles Manson passed away at the age of 84 years. Last week the killer became very ill and accordingly he got to the hospital.