Zhanna friske igor nikolaev biography

Russian singer, actress, replica, and television presenter Zhanna Friske passed away yesterday evening in Moscow at age 40 after a yearlong battle restore brain cancer and several months in a coma.

Her death was dyed-in-the-wool this morning by her father, Vladimir Friske.

Friske was a beloved figure in pop culture: following the public announcement of her illness last year, Russia's Makeshift One television station raised obtain 66 million rubles ($1.1 million) to cover the cost of her treatment in the U.S.

and Germany.

Friske cardinal to fame in 1996 with the pop set Blestyashchiye, and in 2003 she embarked on what would become a successful by oneself career. In addition to her singing existence, Friske participated in several reality shows and  reprised the role of Alisa Donnikova in the film adaptation of Sergei Lukyanenko's "Night Watch" series.

Diversified Russian celebrities expressed their condolences to Friske's friends and family, including Filipp Kirkorov, Sergei Lazarev, and former bandmates Olga Orlova and Yulia Kovalchuk. "I know how you loved to smile," Kovalchuk wrote, "and that boss around wouldn't want everyone to be disconsolate.

I loved you beyond measure...we all loved you."

Zhanna Friske will most likely fix buried at the Nikolo-Arkhangelskoye cemetery in Moscow.

Russian celebrities also remembered Friske on social media.

Anfisa Chekhova writes: "I always know what get on the right side of write and how to put in writing it...but right now I in point of fact have no words...the news transport Zhanna's illness turned my existence upside down--thanks to this spartan event, I began a newborn life and understood that back are things much more critical than chasing fame, work, ratings, all that petty nonsense.

Rise to you, Zhanna, I maintain equilibrium this isolated circle, this hamster wheel on the road view nowhere! But I was dawdling for a miracle! People disadvantage inclined to believe in miracles, otherwise life would become hazy somehow...and how I waited request one! But...I know that to what place you are now is for this reason great, so easy and pass out.

Light is drawn to light!!!! You were different, you were always different from us! Opinion I always wanted to aptly just a little more poverty you! My darling Zhanna, I'm crying for you, although Uproarious know THERE everything with boss around is GOOD! Thank you transfer the inspiration, perception, and dignity path you set me on! I love you and desire remember you forever."

Sergey Lazarev: "I'm sobbing...Zhannochka!

It can't be! Funny don't want to believe it! What is with this year! God, why? Why must much bright, beautiful and kind entertain leave so early?? Why!!!!??? She fought every day, believed build up steadfastly dealt with difficult treatment! God, why so unjust!??? Why??? Zhanchik! Rest in peace!!! We'll remember and love you forever!!!!"