Vakhtangov Theatre Sets Nov. 12 Farewell for Vladimir Simonov With Burial at Troyekurovskoye
The 68-year-old Vakhtangov mainstay was celebrated for roughly 150 screen roles, with the cause reported as heart failure by a source.
Overview
- The theatre’s press office confirmed a public farewell on November 12 from 11:00 to 13:00.
- TASS reported the ceremony will be held on the theatre’s historical stage, followed by burial at Troyekurovskoye Cemetery.
- Reports said Simonov died on November 8 at the age of 68.
- A source close to his entourage told TASS the cause of death was heart failure, which has not been publicly confirmed by medical authorities.
- Simonov was a leading Vakhtangov actor with extensive honors, including the Orders of Friendship and Honour and major theatre prizes.