The opera singer, who died today in London, before his death told his friends and family his last will. This was reported to journalists by the famous singer and State Duma deputy Iosif Kobzon. "He left a will. What it was like, left the same heroic will: cremate it and bury part (dust) in Moscow, and the second part - in Krasnoyarsk. We are waiting, now his wife will make a final decision, "- said the People's Artist of the USSR.

Condolences on the death of Khvorostovsky was expressed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. In the near future he will send a telegram with words of support to the family members of the singer. "The President deeply condoles the family and friends, and all fans of the talent of Dmitry Hvorostovsky, who, unfortunately, passed away. The president was a fan of creativity Khvorostovsky. In general, we consider it not only the heritage of the national culture, but also the world culture, "said the press secretary of the head of state Dmitry Peskov.

State Duma deputy from the Krasnoyarsk Territory Viktor Zubarev said that a memorial plaque or a monument to Dmitry Khvorostovsky must necessarily appear in Krasnoyarsk, where he was born. "Museums should also show expositions about our fellow countryman," he added..

Dmitry Khvorostovsky died on the morning of November 22 at the 56th year of life. In 2015, the. became aware of the disease Hvorostovsky: doctors diagnosed with his brain cancer. Artist to the last struggled with the disease. Because of it, he repeatedly canceled his speeches. The last time he came on the scene in June this year in Krasnoyarsk.