Bark has lost the fight against cancer. She died on July 28, 2018. Pictures of her grave can move to tears. An icon and co-creator of Polish musical culture, even after her death, she enjoys the respect and recognition of both fans and show business stars.
Maanam band leader, Kora She spent her last moments in her beloved house in Bliżów in Roztocze. She died at the age of 67, leaving behind her works, hits and written thoughts. In her last moments, Kora was accompanied by her relatives and family. Two years ago, reports of her death were confirmed by Kamil Sipowicz. Kora was buried in the Military Cemetery in Warsaw.
The artist was reluctant to talk about her health and childhood. It is worth noting that it was not all roses. At the age of 4, Kora was transferred to a care facility in Jordanów. Her mother then fell ill with tuberculosis and was unable to look after the children. Unfortunately, in an orphanage run by nuns there was a priest who sexually abused minors. Bark spent 5 years at the center.
Excerpts from the interview she gave to the weekly “Wprost” in 2010 were quoted on the “Viva!” Portal. – (This priest – editor’s note) was an old smelly man who stuffed his tongue into my mouth and fiddled with my pants. Earlier I looked at him on the street, he did not seem so disgusting to me, but when he started to approach me, he did – revealed Kora.
– Under his cassock he had pants, and in those pants candies in deep pockets. He did not give them to us himself. The girls had to go one by one and rummage in these pockets to find the candy. And, by the way, it was known where – she declared.
Kora’s sister also told about the dramatic story. Anna Kubczak, because we are talking about her, confessed in an interview with “Fakt” that the late singer was beaten by nuns. – It was easier for me, but Oleńka then experienced a great trauma. Torn from her mother’s safe arms, she went straight to the orphanage. I was in the older group, contact with my younger sister was not made easier – she revealed in an old interview.
– Years later, I think that I was destined to a religious order there and that caused such cruel behavior of the nuns. They wanted to break their sisterly ties so that they would not develop. And Olenka needed me very much then. I remember a few sad moments. I rebelled, I attacked the nun who hit Oleńka – said Kubczak for “Fakt”.
The sister of the deceased, Anna Kubczak, in turn, gave an exceptional interview to the daily “Fakt”. – Olenka is with me all the time. I feel it very much. I talk to her in my mind and not a day goes by that I don’t remember her. There is still regret that she passed away so quickly, but her energy was so great that it did not die. As she appeared on earth from outer space, now she has returned to her place and there she is fulfilling herself in another dimension. It is reassuring. Besides, the works she left behind give me relief – she pointed out.
The bark died as a result of a losing battle with ovarian cancer. Her death hit very hard precisely at Anna Kubczak, who in another interview for Fakt declared that the artist’s music was soothing. – Olenka is with me all the time. I feel it very much. I talk to her in my mind and not a day goes by that I don’t remember her. […]. I remember when she was born she was beautiful. She was also very talented. Our mother had a beautiful, strong voice and she inherited this gift from her – revealed sister Kory.
Two weeks before the second anniversary of Kora’s death, a monument was erected on her grave. The aim of the project was to commemorate the values of Kora. The sculpture shows a huddled, female figure. In the latest photos, we can see that the star has still not been forgotten. The photos show a well-kept space, fresh flowers and candles. Everything indicates that the singer is visited by fans and relatives more often than once a year. However, the premature departure of the artist still saddens and hurts the most faithful supporters of her work, and the sight of the tombstone only intensifies these feelings.
The latest photos of Kora’s grave were taken and sent to our editorial office by Barbara Daszuta.