Georgian PM offers condolences over death of actor Zura Berikashvili
Irakli Kobakhidze
Photo: Administration of the Government of Georgia
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Friday offered his condolences over the death of the renowned Georgian actor Zura Berikashvili at the age of 55.
Kobakhidze extended his “heartfelt” sympathy to Berikashvili's family and loved ones, and the Georgian public as a whole.
“The characters created by this exceptionally talented actor have garnered him love and recognition among audiences. In Zura Georgian theatre has lost a top-notch professional, his loved ones an attentive friend, and our country a remarkably talented person”, Kobakhidze noted.
The actor has been in a medical facility for the past few months due to her deteriorating health. Berikashvili was an actor at the Marjanishvili Theatre. In addition to his theatre performances, Berikashvili has appeared in films and TV series.
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