Here are 2 famous actors from Bulgaria died in 2002:
Shabtai Konorti (November 17, 2014 Bulgaria-May 27, 2002 Tel Aviv) otherwise known as Shabtai Konorty was a Bulgarian actor.
Vasil Popiliev (January 21, 1929 Vratsa-June 7, 2002 Sofia) a.k.a. Dedo was a Bulgarian actor.