The so-called "satirist and humorist" Mikhail Zadornov (this is the one who, "well, stupid. ") died at the age of 69, according to REN TV.

It is noted that Zadornov for a long time was treated for cancer.

The artist has suffered from oncology in recent years, has undergone a course of treatment for a cancerous brain tumor. Since autumn 2016, he canceled performances due to chemotherapy. At the same time Zadornov himself practically did not comment on the disease.

Mikhail Zadornov is known as a Soviet and Russian satirist, humorist, actor and author of pseudoscientific theories. Zadornov - a member of the Writers' Union of Russia, author of more than ten books. Among them - lyrical and satirical stories, humoresks, essays, travel notes and plays.

For the last 20 years, Zadornov has actively appeared on television. He was the author and host of various TV shows, such as "Full house", "Smehopanorama", "Satirical prognosis", "Daughters-mothers".