Olivera Katarina buried in Belgrade's Alley of Distinguished Citizens

Olivera Katarina Belgrade burial Alley of Distinguished Citizens Serbian cultural figure Mala Cana incident

Legendary Yugoslav actress and singer Olivera Katarina was laid to rest on 28 July 2026 in the Alley of Distinguished Citizens at Belgrade’s New Cemetery. Her son Mane Šakić received condolences in the chapel, and a large entourage of friends, colleagues and public figures attended, including Minister of Culture Nikola Selaković, who delivered a speech praising her as a lasting cultural treasure.

Katarina, famous for roles in films such as "Skupljači perja" and for international concerts in Paris and New York, was buried beside singer Andrija Bajić and basketball legend Duško Vujošević. Reports note that her earlier wish for a modest farewell without a speech was not fully honored. The ceremony also drew media attention when singer Mala Cana arrived, panicked at the sight of fresh flowers on Bajić’s grave, and refrained from posting her usual Facebook tribute.

The funeral featured numerous cultural figures—Snežana Savić, Sonja Kolačarić, composer Aleksandar Kobac, and others—who gathered to celebrate her six‑decade career in acting, music and national cultural life.

Entities: Andrija Bajić · Mala Cana · Mane Šakić · Nikola Selaković · Olivera Katarina

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[● 4 SOURCES] Olivera Katarina was buried on 28 July 2026 in the Alley of Distinguished Citizens at Belgrade’s New Cemetery. (All articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] Olivera Katarina’s career included notable film roles such as Lenče in “Skupljači perja” and performances at Paris’s Olympia and Carnegie Hall. (All articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] Mala Cana arrived at the cemetery, saw fresh flowers on Andrija Bajić’s grave, panicked and did not post her usual Facebook tribute. (Articles about Mala Cana’s reaction)
[● 2 SOURCES] Olivera Katarina was buried next to singer Andrija Bajić and basketball player Duško Vujošević. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Minister of Culture Nikola Selaković attended the ceremony and delivered a speech praising Katarina as a lasting cultural treasure. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Her son Mane Šakić attended the funeral and received condolences in the chapel. (All articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] Olivera Katarina had previously expressed a wish for a modest funeral without a speech, which was not fully fulfilled. (Articles reporting on her last wishes)