Eva Jeníčková mourns death of her father, celebrated Czech scientist

Czech actress Eva Jeníčková, known for roles such as Marika in Sněženky a machři and Vendulka in Básníci, posted a heartfelt message on social media after her father’s passing. Her father, a professor and engineer honored by former President Václav Klaus, died on 14 July, just weeks before his 94th birthday.

Jeníčková described him as “amazing, kind, super‑smart, generous, sharp as a razor, with X‑ray vision,” and shared a video montage of his life. The funeral took place on 24 July at the Basilica of St. Mark in Prague’s Břevnov district, attended by family members, friends and colleagues. The actress expressed deep grief, saying, “My sorrow is endless; words fail.”