# Czech theatre director František Laurin dies

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/czech-theatre-director-frantiek-laurin-dies
> Updated: 2026-08-06T10:57:39.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

František Laurin, a leading Czech theatre director and educator, died on 31 July 2026 at age 91 in Prague’s Na Homolce Hospital after heart problems. His career included directing at the National Theatre, heading the Vinohrady Theatre (1988‑1990) and the East Bohemian Theatre in Pardubice, and teaching acting at DAMU and the Prague Conservatory. He was also the father of actress Sabina Laurinová.

A funeral service was held on 6 August 2026 in the Chapel of St Wenceslas at the Vinohrady cemetery. Colleagues and friends from the Czech theatre community, including actors Petr Kostka, Jaroslav Satoranský, Martin Donutil and Jarmila Hybšová, attended to pay their respects.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-06: František Laurin, Czech theatre director, dies at 91; funeral draws peers

Czech theatre director František Laurin died at 91; his funeral on 6 August was attended by actors Petr Kostka, Jaroslav Satoranský, Martin Donutil and others.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/frantiek-laurin-czech-theatre-director-dies-at-91-funeral-draws-peers

### 2026-07-31: Czech theatre veteran František Laurin dies at 91

František Laurin, former head of Vinohrady Theatre and noted Czech director and teacher, has died at 91; he was succeeded by Jiřina Jirásková and was father of actress Sabina Laurinová.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-theatre-veteran-frantiek-laurin-dies-at-91

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