Croatian movie actors died when they were 77
Here are 2 famous actors from Croatia died at 77:
Vanja Drach
Vanja Drach (February 1, 1932 Bošnjaci-September 6, 2009 Zagreb) also known as Ivan Drach or Vanja Drah was a Croatian actor.
He died as a result of lung cancer.
Drach was a prominent figure in Croatian and Yugoslavian cinema during his career. He appeared in over 150 films, including "Kaya", "Who Sees You", and "Partisan Odyssey". Notably, he played the lead role in the 1961 film "I Have Two Mothers and Two Fathers", which received critical acclaim both domestically and internationally. Drach also acted on stage, often collaborating with the Zagreb Youth Theatre. In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Drach was also a talented painter and sculptor. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb in the 1950s and later exhibited his work in several solo exhibitions.
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Great Antonio
Great Antonio (October 10, 1925 Zagreb-September 7, 2003 Montreal) also known as The Great Antonio, Antonio Barichievich, Le Grand Antonio or Anton Baričević was a Croatian actor, wrestler and strongman.
He died as a result of myocardial infarction.
The Great Antonio was a larger-than-life figure, standing at 6'4" and weighing over 500 pounds. He became famous for his strongman feats, including pulling a 433-ton train with his hair and carrying a 900-pound cannon on his back. He also appeared in a number of films, including the Canadian film "The Rubber Gun" in 1977. Despite his fame and strength, Antonio struggled with poverty and homelessness later in life. He was known to walk around the streets of Montreal in his signature leopard-print leotard, often panhandling for money. Despite his struggles, The Great Antonio's legacy lives on as an icon of strength and showmanship.
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