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Slovak head of state Zuzana Čaputová will also take part in Friday’s last farewell to the late singer Miroslav “Meka” Žbirka († 69) in the Strašnice crematorium. This was confirmed by the presidential office. “He was and always will remain a legend,” she said at the expense of the famous singer. The Czech president will visit the Czech Republic for the second time in a single week.
The last farewell to the Czechoslovak legend Miroslav Žbirka will take place on Friday 19 November in the Strašnice crematorium in Prague from 2 pm and Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová will also take part in it as a guest of honor.
On the day of the death of the famous Slovak singer, she placed a touching memory on social networks. “Sweater, typical glasses and a smile. I always had the feeling that he would not age at all. We all know the lyrics of his songs by heart. He loved music, Slovak, London and the Beatles. Miroslav Zbirka was and will remain a legend,” she wrote. She added that he created dozens of hits that are known throughout the Czechia and Slovakia. “Miro Žbirka has never been a fashionable boy, singing about it in one of his songs. Our memories will forever be connected with him. Thank you, Mecca,” the president added.
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Due to pandemic measures, only those invited will be allowed to enter the funeral. The public will be able to say goodbye to the author of the well-known hits in front of the ceremonial hall, where a condolence book will also be placed. According to Frequency 1, the Czech President Miloš Zeman, who is still hospitalized, will send a wreath at the last farewell to Žbirka.
It will also be possible to watch a live broadcast of the ceremony on Mira Žbirka’s Facebook page.
Meky Žbirka died in his sleep on November 10 at the hospital. He was 69 years old. He has been struggling with health problems for a long time. He was hospitalized a month ago and received infusions. He has recently struggled with recurrent pneumonia. He still had many dreams and plans.
“Thank you for your condolences and sympathy. It helps me to know how much you liked Meky. I will continue to manage my instagram and Facebook account and keep you informed of everything that will happen and I am ready to finish Meky’s plans as he wished.” Mrs. Marie Stypková inspired me with her “I do as she is” (her son) So: Let’s do as Meky is, “Kateřina Žbirková sent a touching message to Meky fans after her husband’s death.
President Čaputová will be in the Czech Republic for the second time this week. On Tuesday in Prague, she received a silver medal from the President of the Senate and also visited President Miloš Zeman in the hospital.
TN.cz
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