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Death and memorial of Czech actor Jiří Štěpnička

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Jiří Štěpnička, a prominent Czech actor and voice dubbing artist, died on October 11, 2026, at the age of 79. A long-time member of the National Theatre since 1975 and a recipient of the Thálie Award, he was widely celebrated as the ‘Czech voice of Harrison Ford,’ also providing dubbing for stars such as Michael Douglas and Mel Gibson. His personal history included significant hardship during the communist era, including time spent in a reformatory after his mother was imprisoned for attempting to emigrate. Following his death, colleagues such as Bohdan Tůma expressed grief, noting that Harrison Ford ‘will never speak with the voice of Jiří Štěpnička’ again. Reports have highlighted a deep and bitter estrangement between the actor and his son, Jakub, which remained unresolved at the time of his death. The conflict reportedly involved disputes over a Prague apartment inherited from his maternal grandfather, the painter Josef Říha, which the actor believed his son had squandered. Štěpnička characterized the relationship bluntly, stating, ‘My son is a doctor. We hate each other!’ In contrast to the rift with his son, Štěpnička maintained a close and supportive relationship with his daughter, Judita, who assisted him with care and practical matters during his final years. A memorial service and funeral were held at the National Theatre in Prague, where the public could pay their respects. The ceremony featured tributes from colleagues including Tatiana Medvecká, Vladislav Beneš, and Igor Orozovič, alongside musical contributions from Emil Viklický while Jan Burian, Director of the National Theatre, honored the actor's stage mastery. Despite the long-standing conflict and Orozovič. The service included archival footage the actor's prior insistence that reconciliation was impossible, his estranged son, Jakub Štěpnička, attended the ceremony and recordings showcasing Štěpnička’s extensive career in theater, film, sat with his sister, Judita, and radio. her family. Following the service, the family and close friends traveled to the Žofín cemetery.

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