Slovak actors died at age 76
Here are 1 famous actors from Slovakia died at 76:
Waldemar Matuška
Waldemar Matuška (July 2, 1932 Košice-May 30, 2009 St. Petersburg) also known as Waldemar Matuska, Matuška, Waldemar, Valdemar Matuska or Matuska was a Slovak singer and actor. He had two children, Waldemar Matuška and Miroslav Matuška.
He died in heart failure.
Matuška was a prominent figure in Czechoslovakia's music scene, producing many successful albums and singles throughout his career. He began his singing career in the early 1950s, and quickly gained popularity with his romantic ballads and rock and roll songs. He also appeared in several Czechoslovakian films, starring in the 1960 musical comedy "Prazske Noci" and the 1971 drama "Dny zrady."
In addition to his music and acting career, Matuška was also a noted athlete in his youth, participating in track and field competitions and even qualifying for the Czechoslovakian national team. He was also a skilled boxer and soccer player.
Matuška's legacy continues to live on through his music, which remains popular in the Czech Republic and Slovakia to this day. His contributions to the entertainment industry have left a lasting impact on Czech and Slovakian culture.
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