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Death of Polish actor Jan Frycz

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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.~~ dedication, describing him as a mentor and a vital presence in the artistic community.

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