Lithuanian music stars died at age 56
Here are 2 famous musicians from Lithuania died at 56:
Arvydas Bagdžius
Arvydas Bagdžius (November 23, 1958-April 5, 2015) was a Lithuanian personality.
He was a renowned basketball player who played forward for the Lithuanian national team in the 1980s and early 1990s. Bagdžius was a key player on the Lithuanian team that won the gold medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. He also helped the Lithuanian team win the bronze medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, which was the first Olympics where Lithuania competed as an independent nation. In addition to his successful career as a basketball player, Bagdžius was also a successful businessman, and he served as the Chairman of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation. He passed away in 2015 at the age of 56.
Bagdžius began his basketball career at the age of 15 with the Kaunas sports school, and later played for the Žalgiris Kaunas, one of the most successful basketball teams in Lithuania. During his 13-year career, Bagdžius won two Soviet Union championships, four Lithuanian championships, and was named to the Lithuanian Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. Off the court, Bagdžius was known for his philanthropic work, particularly his commitment to helping children with disabilities. He founded the Arvydas Bagdžius Charity Fund, which provides financial support to families of disabled children. Bagdžius was widely respected for his contributions to Lithuanian basketball and his work to promote sports among young people.
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Vytautas Kernagis
Vytautas Kernagis (May 19, 1951 Vilnius-March 15, 2008 Lithuania) a.k.a. Kernagis, Vytautas was a Lithuanian actor, singer and television presenter.
His albums include Akustinis, Kabaretas „Tarp girnų“, Baltojo Nieko dainelės, Teisingos dainos, Vytautas Kernagis and Dainos teatras. Genres he performed: Folk music, Rock music, Sung poetry and Pop music.
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