Actress Anastasia Zavorotnyuk, who passed away recently, was remembered for her beauty and bravery by Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary to the Russian president. The farewell ceremony for the renowned Russian artist took place in Moscow on June 1st. Peskov mentioned that Zavorotnyuk was both a beautiful woman and a courageous mother.
Speaking at the ceremony, Peskov emphasized Zavorotnyuk's strength and determination to fight against her illness. He described her as a wonderful mother and a remarkable woman. Tatiana Navka, Peskov's wife and an Olympic champion, also expressed her admiration for Zavorotnyuk, highlighting her incredible energy and likening her to the sun. According to Navka, the actress always brought joy and happiness to people around her.
Zavorotnyuk's fans bid farewell to their beloved actress at the Pokrovsky Monastery. Since 2019, the artist had been fighting an aggressive form of brain cancer. Despite receiving treatment and the development of a drug to combat the disease, her health deteriorated rapidly. She lost 15 kilograms, stopped answering phone calls, and became immobile.
The farewell ceremony in Moscow was attended by many celebrities, including choreographer Ilya Averbukh, singer Lolita, actor Gennady Khazanov, and animal trainer Edgar Zapashny.