Here are 1 famous actors from Azerbaijan died at 66:
Muslim Magomayev (August 17, 1942 Baku-October 25, 2008 Moscow) a.k.a. Муслим Магомаев, Magomayev, Muslim, Müslüm Maqomayev or Muslim Mahammad oglu Magomayev was an Azerbaijani singer, film score composer and actor. His child is Marina Magomayev.
He died as a result of myocardial infarction.
Magomayev was a legendary operatic pop singer and was known for his incredible vocal range and ability to sing in multiple languages including Russian, Azerbaijani, Italian, and Spanish. He rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s and was often referred to as the "King" of Soviet pop music.
In addition to his successful music career, Magomayev was also a composer and actor. He composed soundtracks for several films, including "The Bodyguard" and "The Diamond Arm", and appeared in a number of movies himself.
Magomayev was highly respected in the Soviet Union and received numerous awards for his contributions to music and film. He was also a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
After his death, Magomayev was buried at the Alley of Honor in Baku, Azerbaijan, alongside other noted Azerbaijani figures. He remains an important cultural figure in Azerbaijan and is remembered for his immense talent and contributions to music and film.
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