She died in the intensive care unit: the cause of death of the widow of the composer Leonid Derbenev was given 05.02.2023, 16:35

Vera Ivanovna died on Saturday. She was 88 years old. The widow of Leonid Derbenev will be buried on May 4 at the Vostryakovsky cemetery next to her husband, who has been dead for 27 years. The sad news was expressed by Masha Rasputina, for whom the poet wrote major hits (“I was born in Siberia”, “Himalayas”, “Music is spinning” and others).

“Terrible sadness,” said the singer. – The widow of a great and great Russian poet has left us. She was Leonid Petrovich’s friend and colleague, she served him faithfully. Vera Ivanovna always understood that there was a great person next to her. And in every possible way I tried to create maximum coziness and comfort for him. Both at home and in the countryside, where we also often came. Vera Ivanovna cooked very well. And they always treated all of us – artists, songwriters, producers who came to their house.

The cause of Derbeneva’s death was revealed by the singer Mila Romanidi, who became friends with her. “Vera Ivanovna got sick with covid not so long ago,” explained the artist. – First she was treated at home, then she was placed in the hospital in the covid ward. Doctors managed to stabilize her condition. She began to feel much better, even leaving the room. But then there was a sharp deterioration. On Saturday, the temperature rose, she was placed in the intensive care unit, and an hour later Věra Ivanovna was gone.

Romanidi assured that the doctors did everything to save Derbeneva. “Covid is unpredictable,” Mila pointed out. Plus of course her age. Vera Ivanovna has not been feeling well lately.’

Leonid Derbenev married Vera in July 1959. A year later, the couple had a daughter, Elena. She became a translator and teacher of foreign languages. The poet’s 62-year-old daughter lives in the USA. When she learned of her mother’s death, she returned to Russia.

“Lena is in Moscow now. I think all the artists who worked with Leonid Petrovich will come to the funeral. Because everyone adored Vera Ivanovna. She was a very warm and kind person. Such people are a rarity in our time, “quotes MK Romanidi.

Valentin Yudashkin died today. The famous fashion designer was 59 years old. He had been battling cancer for the past seven years.