People’s artist of the USSR died on the 87th year of life, when she was on tour in Rostov-on-don. The last time he was there over 40 years ago. On the death of Antonov announced Edgard Zapashny.

On 87 year of life died people’s artist of the Soviet Union, the clown Oleg Popov. This “StarHit” said Edgard Zapashny. According to the trainer, the sad news he had learned from colleagues. He contacted the night with the trainer and talked about the death of Popov. At the time of his death the actor was on tour in Russia.

“They called me and said that Oleg Popov died 20 minutes ago, when she was on tour in Rostov. I learned about this from the CEO of Rastirka Dmitrii Evgenevich Ivanov. The work of Popov was his home, and therefore we can say that he died at home”, — told Edgard Zapashny “StarHit”.

Your tour at home Popov began with St. Petersburg, and then continued in Saratov and Rostov-on-don. The artist has introduced a new program “Let there always be sunshine”, it was planned, both old and new jokes, and rooms trained animals, rope walkers, acrobats and beliigerent.

It is worth noting that the last time the legendary clown visited the capital of the don over 40 years ago. Just recently, fans Popova shared the joyous news of his arrival and met a celebrity at the airport. The locals were genuinely happy that they were able to touch the real legend, who played with such notable appearances as “Cook”, “Whistle” and “Ray.” Fans of the circus, which, thanks to the arrival of Antonov were able to immerse themselves in childhood, expressed his gratitude on social networks, posting photos together with him. The actor happily posed for the fans, a lot of jokes and entertained them.

Immediately after Rostov people’s artist of the USSR had to go to Moscow and Samara, however, to the great regret of all admirers of his talent, that did not happen. Relatives and friends Popova accept condolences.