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Deaths of prominent Balkan actresses

Overview

In mid-August 2026, two prominent figures of Balkan cinema and theater passed away.

On August 15, Slovenian actress Milena Zupančič died at the age of 80 following a long illness. A veteran of Yugoslav cinema and theater, her career included over 120 theater roles and 80 film and television roles. She was a long-time member of SNG Drama Ljubljana and also performed with the Ljubljana City Theatre and the Slovenian Youth Theatre. Her notable performances included ‘Vdovstvo Karoline Žašler’ and ‘Klopčičevo Cvetje v jeseni’.

A recipient of the Prešeren Award for lifetime achievement, the Borštnik Ring, and the Presidential Order of Merit, Zupančič was honored with a state funeral featuring military honors in Bohinjska Bela. She was also a long-time UNICEF ambassador.

On August 18, Bosnian actress Irena Mulamuhić passed away at the age of 81. A long-standing member of the National Theatre Sarajevo, she was noted for her work during the Siege of Sarajevo and her roles in internationally recognized films such as ‘Quo Vadis, Aida?’. She was previously honored with the ‘Adem Čejvan’ award for lifetime achievement.

Entities

SNG Drama Ljubljana · Milena Zupančič · Slovenia · Irena Mulamuhić · Susan Sontag

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Milena Zupančič, celebrated Slovenian actress, dies at 80

    Acclaimed Slovenian actress Milena Zupančič has died at age 80. A recipient of the Prešeren Award, she will be honored with a state funeral following a prolific career in theatre and film.

  2. 9 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Irena Mulamuhić, legendary Bosnian actress, passes away at 81

    Legendary Bosnian actress Irena Mulamuhić has died at age 81. Her prolific career included over 100 roles in theatre and film, notably in ‘Quo Vadis, Aida?’ and during the Siege of Sarajevo.

  3. 13 days ago

    [CULTURE] 23 sources
    Milena Zupančič, legendary Slovenian actress, passes away

    Legendary Slovenian actress Milena Zupančič has died at age 79/80. A star of Yugoslav cinema, she was celebrated for her extensive theater and film career and her work as a UNICEF ambassador.

Sources

24ur.com · aktuelno.me · danas.rs · gorenjskiglas.si · gracija.ba · index.hr · info.delo.si · inmedia.ba · koroskenovice.si · kurir.rs · magazin.hrt.hr · metropolitan.si · mladina.si · mondo.rs · nedeljnik.rs · noplanetb.tportal.hr · novilist.hr · politika.rs · primorske.si · prlekija-on.net · radiosarajevo.ba · siol.net · slovenskenovice.si · time.news · times.si · tportal.hr · vecernji.ba · vijesti.ba

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