Text size

Ben Cross, notable British actor who had Bulgaria in his heart, dies aged 72

published on 8/19/20 5:25 PM

Photo: BGNES-archive

The well-known British actor Ben Cross, who was battling cancer, has passed away in Vienna at the age of 72.

In Bulgaria, the actor became especially popular in the 1980s with the series "The Citadel". Later, life brought him closer to Bulgaria where his third wife Deyana Boneva is from. Their marriage took place on August 18, 2018 according to an old Bulgarian tradition in the picturesque small town of Zheravna in the Balkan Range.

The British actor spent the last years of his life in Bulgaria, Nova TV reports. In Bulgaria, Ben Cross played the role of James Bourchier in the production "The Eighth Miracle" of Bulgare folk ensemble. He also wrote lyrics for songs for popular Bulgarian singer Vasil Petrov and sang together with him at the Apollonia Art Festival in 2007.

"Truthful and earthly! A friend and an example! An entire universe! He is one of the people who will live forever," the Bulgare ensemble wrote on its Facebook page.

Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!

Radio Bulgaria Culture actor Ben Cross

More from category

Street musicians take to the capital's many open-air stages

The second edition of Street Music Fest, a festival of street music and authentic urban culture, is taking place in the capital's Slaveykov Square from today until 29 September. The colourful and fun festival will bring together the city's street..

published on 9/27/24 8:25 AM

''Fairy Tales Post Box'' continues to visit Bulgarians abroad

After 17 successful performances in Europe, the popular literary format ''Fairy Tales Post Box'' continues its European tour with 11 more locations. It presents a repertoire of new texts written especially for our compatriots abroad. The event features..

published on 9/27/24 7:45 AM

Three Bulgarian groups will dance at International Week of Culture in Tübingen

The folklore dance club "Zharava" at the Bulgarian school "Rodna Rech" in Tübingen will participate in the International Week of Culture in the German city, the school announced. The event, which will be held on September 28, will also include the dance..

published on 9/24/24 1:33 PM

WEATHER

Pick city: Sofía

Mostly Cloudy
Min: 8 | Max: 13

BULGARIA IN PICTURES

Which world-famous Bulgarian artist designed QSL cards for Radio Bulgaria?

Exciting meetings with talented Bulgarians await Bulgarians in Berlin in October

The main function and role of the Bulgarian Cultural Institutes abroad is to present the achievements of Bulgarian culture in all its diversity to the..

published on 9/29/24 9:05 AM

Art transforms favourite places in the centre of Plovdiv

In the first days of autumn, residents and visitors of Bulgaria's second-biggest city Plovdiv are invited to recall special, favourite and interesting..

published on 9/30/24 1:59 PM

Share