On the 88th year of life, the people's artist of the Ukrainian SSR and Russia, Eduard Mitnitsky, died.. Cause of death unknown. The sad news was reported in his native Kiev theater of drama and comedy, which the director created and was his artistic director..
"We express our sincere condolences to relatives and friends, we share the grief of all who knew or worked with an outstanding master," the text published on the theater’s website says. The date of farewell to the artist will be known later.. Edward Mitnitsky - the creator of more than 140 theatrical productions. His performances are familiar not only to Ukrainian and Russian viewers, the director’s works are known in many European countries.. He was awarded the title of People’s Artist of the Ukrainian SSR 30 years ago. Mitnitsky became People’s Artist of Russia in 2004..