Robert Lepedevsky Dies At 89

Soviet actor Lev Shimelov has died at the age of 96. The cause of death was reported as a stroke. Shimelov was a prominent figure in Soviet variety entertainment and worked at the Moscow Musical Theatre. He will be buried at the Vagankovo Cemetery. Russian People's Artist Robert Lepedevsky has died at the age of 89. A preliminary funeral ceremony is scheduled for April 30 at the Novodevichy Cemetery, according to TASS reporting on his family. Lepedevsky was a founding figure of the television program 'Spokoynoy nochi, malyshi' and served at the Puppet Theater. He was known for his work in puppetry and roles such as 'Conferencier Aplombov'. The source noted he dedicated over 65 years to the stage.