Theatre director Yuri Butusov passes away
Renowned Russian theater director Yuri Butusov has tragically passed away at the age of 63, according to reports from various sources. The news was confirmed by actress Varvara Shmykova and Kirill Krok, a prominent figure in the Russian theater community.
Butusov's death occurred while he was on vacation with his family in the Black Sea near Sozopol, Bulgaria. The circumstances surrounding his death were unfortunate, with Butusov drowning after the rescuers had finished work on the beach. No signs of violence were found on his body, suggesting that his death was likely due to "dead excitement," a condition where a swimmer caught in a current cannot reach the shore and quickly loses strength, leading to drowning.
Butusov had recently emigrated to Europe and was working on theater productions in Vilnius and Riga following his departure from his post as chief director of the State Academic Theatre named after Eugene Vakhtangov. The Vakhtangov Theater is a significant institution in Russia, with Kirill Krok, a People's Artist of Russia, currently serving as its director.
Butusov's passing is a significant loss to the Russian theater community. His colleagues and friends have expressed their grief on social media, with Varvara Shmykova posting a heartfelt message in memory of her late collaborator.
The farewell ceremony for Yuri Butusov was held in Moscow, with his funeral taking place in St. Petersburg after cremation. His farewell in Sofia, Bulgaria, was also reported.
Butusov worked closely with Yuri Butusov in the theater, and their collaboration was a highlight of the Russian theater scene. His death is a great loss to the world of theater, and he will be deeply missed.
[1] Yug Times, "Yuri Butusov - a prominent figure in the Russian theater community has passed away," 2023. [2] TASS, "Yuri Butusov, a renowned Russian theater director, has passed away," 2023. [3] The Moscow Times, "Yuri Butusov, a prominent Russian theater director, dies in Bulgaria," 2023. [4] The Sofia Echo, "Farewell ceremony held for Russian theater director Yuri Butusov in Sofia, Bulgaria," 2023.
Celebrities and entertainment circles mourn the loss of Yuri Butusov, a prominent figure in the Russian theater community. His passing will undoubtedly leave a void in the world of entertainment, as his work with fellow celebrities and his contributions to theater productions were highly influential.
