Russian movie actors deceased in Hepatitis

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Alexander Godunov

Alexander Godunov (November 28, 1949 Sakhalin-May 18, 1995 West Hollywood) a.k.a. Alexander Borisovich Godunov, Александр Борисович Годунов, Sascha, Aleksandr Godunov, Sasha or Aleksander Borisovich Godunov was a Russian actor, ballet dancer and dance teacher.

Born in Sakhalin, a remote island in eastern Russia, Alexander Godunov began his dance career at the age of nine at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow. He quickly gained recognition as a talented ballet dancer and joined the Bolshoi Ballet in 1971.

In 1979, Godunov defected to the United States while on tour with the Bolshoi Ballet. He soon made his acting debut in the film "Die Hard" (1988), playing the role of Karl, a terrorist. His striking looks and captivating screen presence led to numerous film and television roles, including the film "Witness" (1985) and the TV miniseries "Peter the Great" (1986).

In addition to his work in film and television, Godunov continued to dance and teach ballet, including at the American Ballet Theatre and the Joffrey Ballet. He was also a guest instructor at a number of universities and dance schools across the United States and Europe.

Godunov struggled with alcoholism throughout his life, which eventually led to his untimely death in 1995 at the age of 45. However, his talent and legacy as a performer and dance teacher continue to be remembered and celebrated to this day.

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