# Death of Polish actor Jan Frycz > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-polish-actor-jan-frycz > Updated: 2026-08-23T07:07:08.000Z. Sources: 40. Developments: 3. Renowned Polish actor Jan Frycz passed away on August 15, 2026, at the age of 72. The National Theatre in Warsaw announced his death, noting he died at his family home surrounded by loved ones following a serious illness. Frycz maintained a prolific career spanning nearly five decades, appearing in over 100 films and television productions and more than 150 theatrical plays. He was a prominent figure in Polish theater, associated with major stages such as the National Theatre and the Stary Theatre in Kraków, and worked with directors such as Andrzej Wajda and Krystian Lupa. His notable film roles included ‘Wielki Szu’, ‘Pożegnanie jesieni’, and ‘Łagodna’, alongside a widely acclaimed performance in the series ‘Ślepnąc od świateł’. Despite declining health, Frycz remained professionally active. He had recently begun rehearsals for ‘Oresteia’ and had received an acting award in May for his role in ‘Termopile polskie’. His final role was playing the Prime Minister in the Television Theatre production of ‘Król Maciuś Pierwszy’, a premiere scheduled for early September that he did not live to see. Following the announcement of a state funeral by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, Frycz’s son, Michał Frycz, confirmed that the ceremony will be held on September 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Military Cemetery on Powązki in Warsaw. Colleagues and fellow artists have paid tribute to his talent, charisma, and professional dedication, describing him as a mentor and a vital presence in the artistic community. ## Claims - Jan Frycz died on August 15, 2026, at the age of 72. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Frycz died at home surrounded by his loved ones. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The funeral of Jan Frycz will be a state funeral. (single source) - Frycz had started rehearsals for 'Oresteia' just a week before his death. (single source) - Frycz reportedly suffered from cancer. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: Jan Frycz, prominent Polish actor, passes away at 72 Renowned Polish actor Jan Frycz has died at age 72. A state funeral is scheduled for September 7, 2026, at the Powązki Military Cemetery in Warsaw. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jan-frycz-prominent-polish-film-and-theatre-actor-dies-at-72 ### 2026-08-19: Jan Frycz: Renowned Polish actor dies at 72 Polish actor Jan Frycz has died at age 72. The National Theatre confirmed he passed away at home, and the Ministry of Culture has announced that his funeral will be a state ceremony. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jan-frycz-renowned-polish-actor-dies-at-72 ### 2026-08-17: Jan Frycz, distinguished Polish actor, dies at 72 Prominent Polish actor Jan Frycz has died at age 72. A mainstay of the National Theatre and Polish cinema, he was celebrated for his versatile roles and remained active in rehearsals until his death. 38 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jan-frycz-acclaimed-polish-actor-dies-at-72 --- Cite as: Death of Polish actor Jan Frycz. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-polish-actor-jan-frycz