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Russian movie actors deceased in HIV/AIDS

Here are 1 famous actors from Russia died in HIV/AIDS:

Rudolf Nureyev

Rudolf Nureyev (March 17, 1938 Irkutsk-January 6, 1993 Levallois-Perret) also known as Rudolf Noureev, Rudi or Rudolf Khametovich Nureyev was a Russian ballet master, actor, screenwriter, film director, ballet dancer and choreographer.

Considered one of the greatest male dancers of the 20th century, Nureyev began his career with the Kirov Ballet in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) before defecting to the West in 1961. He went on to dance with the Royal Ballet in London and the Paris Opera Ballet, where he served as director from 1983 until his death in 1993.

Nureyev was known for his technical prowess and dramatic flair, as well as his collaborations with notable choreographers such as Jerome Robbins and Kenneth MacMillan. He also made forays into film and television, including a starring role opposite Margot Fonteyn in the 1967 film "Romeo and Juliet."

Beyond his artistic accomplishments, Nureyev was also known for his embrace of the celebrity lifestyle, with his numerous romantic partners and high-profile friendships with figures such as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Andy Warhol. He died of AIDS-related complications in 1993 at the age of 54.

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