The cause of death of People's Artist of the Russian Federation Vitaly Michelet has been named.

The cause of death of People's Artist of the Russian Federation Vitaly Michelet was the consequences of a stroke he suffered several years ago. This was told by the actor's relatives.

"Unfortunately, 4-5 years ago he suffered a stroke, heart attack or stroke, his family did not specify. After that, he did not go on stage. The effects of the blow affected his condition," said an acquaintance of the artist in an interview with aif.ru on Sunday, November 23rd.

Vitaly Michelet died on November 21 at the age of 85. The date of the artist's funeral is not yet known, the website writes kp.ru .

The actor was born in 1941, after graduating from the Music College. The Gnessins began working at the Moscow Operetta Theater. Among his recent works were the roles of Louis Philippe in the play Bayadera, Penizek in Countess Maritza and Apollo in the production Orpheus in Hell.

In 1978, Michelet was awarded the honorary title of Honored Artist of the RSFSR for his significant contribution to the development of art, IA Regnum reports.

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