Sulík’s party emphasized that Lasica was a personality of Slovak culture that influenced entire generations. “Without him, there would be no modern Slovak humor. We have always laughed with you, now we are crying, “stated the daily Sme. “He left with a standing ovation. That’s how the legend goes, “added the daily Nový čas.
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Eighty-one-year-old Lasica performed on Sunday at Studio L + S at a concert to mark the 30th anniversary of the Bratislava Hot Serenaders Orchestra. He sang the song I’m an Optimist, bowed and collapsed right on stage. “It was a sudden heart rhythm disorder. I was there and I gave resuscitation before the ambulance arrived, “said one of the spectators. “He ‘returned’ a few times and moved his eyes, but he couldn’t do it,” the viewer added for Denník N. According to other sources, the called-in rescuers tried to revive Lasica for another twenty minutes, but without success.
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The daily N pointed out that Lasica played the gravedigger in the fairy tale Prince Mamánek of the actor and director Jan Budař. “We have not yet been able to see his last film character, the premiere will be in 2022,” the letter stated.
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The world will no longer be the same
“When someone who has touched you with their life dies, I feel as if time has stopped at that moment and the world will no longer be the same,” said Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová on the social network.
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Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger also expressed his sincere condolences to his wife Magda Vášáryová and two daughters that night. “I was very struck by the news that Slovakia had lost another legend of Slovak culture. Milan Lasica was a talented actor, singer and author. His unique humor and satire have accompanied many generations, “wrote Heger on the social network. “His life’s work is clear evidence that no regime has the power to stop creativity, laughter and friendship,” the prime minister added.
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