The fashion designer died after a long battle with cancer. Valentin was treated for seven years for cancer that started in the kidneys and metastasized. Yudashkin managed to achieve a state of remission. He spent his free time actively, flying abroad to visit relatives and friends, performing at events. However, his condition worsened in March. Today, the legendary designer’s heart stopped.
Nelli Kobzon he didn’t know about Valentine’s death. Reporters informed her about the incident. The 71-year-old widow of Joseph Kobzon was shocked by this news. She explained that she had seen the fashion designer recently.
“I’m so shocked by what I just heard from you. Valya has been looking very good lately. And he seemed to feel good. We met at Vinokur’s for the anniversary. It was April 6. Nothing was predicted. It’s just a nightmare… It’s hard for me to realize it now, ”said Kobzon in an interview with KP.
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Alla Pugacheva’s friend, a businessman, is of the same opinion. Alina Redel. He can’t believe the death of the designer. In addition, Alina remained in contact with Yudashkin and his relatives. Both families often met in a cozy environment.
“Oh, no words, no words. Of course he felt better. The last time I saw him was at my birthday party. The Yudashkins came to see me with their whole family. We talked constantly on the phone. Very difficult. I haven’t spoken to Marina yet. I just can’t come to my senses, “quotes Redel” MK”.
Klára Novíková Valentine remembers the time when his mother brought him from his native Bakovka in the Moscow region. A parent helped Yudashkin at the beginning of his journey. Clara participated in fashion shows both as a spectator and as an artist.
“I’ve always been to his shows, always. I know all his collections. They were all very beautiful. I saw his sketches, watched him draw it. Every dress of his, every suit is art!” Clara remarked.
She kept many of Yudashkin’s clothes, as well as the vase he presented. Novikova said that Valentin put his energy into work, worked until the end. The artist saw Valentine recently.
“He looked good. Of course, you could see that he was not well, but he held on. And Marina is such a good guy! She was always by his side. And daughter Galya was always there. Galya took over his profession, “said Novikova.
Klara Borisovna met Yudashkin at another artist’s birthday party. She talked about Valentine’s activity, his desire for people. Friends were happy to see the fashion designer. “Valya was at Vinokur’s birthday party. He went on vacation, to the theater with Marina. Valya participated in life until the end. He was not a loner. And we were all always happy when Valya came, “Novikova assured.
At the same time, Klára Borisovna did not feel that all the hardest things were over. She pointed to the designer’s diagnosis and the unpredictable behavior of the disease. The artist is also shocked by the death of Slava Zajcev, who died the day before Valentine’s Day.
“This disease is very insidious. You never know how he will behave. The latest drugs, the latest drugs – Valya had it all. It’s so monstrous. First Zaitsev, then Valya… Two treasures! Novikova said.
Yudashkin never complained about his health. Klara Borisovna asked Valentin about his condition, but he often remained silent. They never hid anything from him, he understood and accepted everything. “That’s why now everyone who knew him dropped their hands,” explained Novikova.