Your friend can’t accept the loss. Dmitri Hvorostovsky died this morning in London. Close relatives do not have to hide from the public the sad news, and made an official statement in its group in the social network.

Today, November 22, it became known that the famous Opera singer Dmitri Hvorostovsky died. Initially, the tragic news was announced by the Dmitry Malikov, and then this information was confirmed by the family of baritone. Dmitry Malikov announced the death of Hvorostovsky. Official confirmation

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his distress at the death of the artist. The press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov said that Mr Putin was a fan of his work and considers the incident severe loss.

Numerous friends and colleagues can’t believe the death of world-famous artist. They hastened to Express words of sympathy. Dmitry Malikov, who first reported the death of an Opera singer, admitted that he was not familiar with Dimitri.

“I’m with him, unfortunately, didn’t work, but I always thought it an outstanding performer. We had many mutual friends, my co-author Lilia Vinogradova and him are very close friends, worked together, and she told me about this a lot of warm words. I was with him was also familiar, but not so close,” — said Malikov.

The wife of the famous couturier Valentin Yudashkin Marina also joined the condolences to the family.

“Dmitri Hvorostovsky. You in our memory will always remain alive!” – she wrote in microblogging.

For two and a half years Hvorostovsky struggled with a brain tumor. Due to a serious illness he was forced to endure, and sometimes cancel concerts and performances. All fans are sympathetic to such changes, and hoped that his condition will improve. “My oncologist looks at me like I’m a miracle”: Hvorostovsky openly about the struggle with the disease

“Our dear Dima left us in Eternity… Died Dmitri Hvorostovsky. He lived and fought, he worked, and burning bright, powerful, brilliant! He was honest, kind, sensitive, principled, talented, beautiful Real Person, near and dear…cherished Memory! Eternal Peace! The Kingdom Of Heaven!” – wrote in the microblog Pavel Astakhov.

Dmitri Hvorostovsky was only 55 years old. During his creative career he has performed around the world. The famous baritone has frequently appeared on the same stage with Anna Netrebko and her husband Yusif Eyvazov. For Opera the death of a colleague was a real blow.

“Without words, only music,” wrote Netrebko in microblogging, and published one of the passages of the speech of Dmitry.

Producer Joseph Prigogine admired the character of Hvorostovsky and his attitude towards people. Despite the fact that he was invited to different cities of the world, he never forgot about his native Krasnoyarsk. The artist also gave free concerts so everyone could enjoy his work.

“Still he left. Leaving left a lot of light and good in our memory, he left his unforgettable voice. It’s about people like Hvorostovsky, the great ballerina Maya Plisetskaya: “Do greatness will not fall to arrogance”. Cheerful, kind and humane he will remain in our hearts. Light memory and deepest sympathy to the entire family and the admirers of his talent. Take care of each other,” wrote Prigogine.

The famous pianist Denis Matsuev also hastened to Express words of condolence to the family of the artist.

“The whole epoch is gone, it’s a shock when such unique artists go off in his Prime, this injustice. And go not just the best. He really was an absolute gem, with an absolutely amazing kind soul, Siberian knight, I would have called it, which broke on the world scene,” — said the musician.

Family, colleagues and fans admired the courage with which the artist struggled with a serious disease. He protected his loved ones from unnecessary suffering and in difficult moments was not allowed to visit him. There was only the wife of singer Florence.

“It is not fair sometimes fate and do not want to believe it! Eternal memory to the great Dmitri Hvorostovsky!” – posted by Tatiana Navka.

Many admired the unique voice of Hvorostovsky. “We had hoped… Dmitry Aleksandrovich, earlier… Remember, love” – made the publication of the singer Zara, published a joint photograph with the world-famous baritone.

While it remains unknown which city will be buried Hvorostovsky – in his native Krasnoyarsk or in London, where the musician lived for over 20 years. Joseph Kobzon said that the Opera singer had wished to be cremated and the ashes buried in Krasnoyarsk and Moscow. “Memory eternal genius” – these words accompanied the post in the microblog Irina Dubtsova.

It is not excluded that in Moscow will be immortalized in the memory of the famous baritone.

The material used info edition of “RIA Novosti” and “FAN”.