Leonard Pietraszak is dead. The outstanding theater and film actor was 86 years old. The news of his death moved viewers and colleagues. They mention the deceased and his unforgettable roles on social media.
Some remember him as Krzysztof Dowgird from “Black Clouds”, others as Gustaw Kramer from “Vabank”, or doctor Stelmach from “Czterdziestolatek” or Florian from “Letters to M.” The outstanding actor did not leave anyone indifferent – neither viewers, nor colleagues and friends from the stages and the screen. News about the death of Leonard Pietraszak many of them were very sad, as can be seen from the comments on social media.
Leonard Pietraszak is dead
“It is with great regret and sadness that we inform you that Leonard Pietraszak – an outstanding theater, film and television actor, a long-time member of our association, has passed away” – the Association of Polish Stage Artists announced today. “Always helpful, kind, with great intuition and sensitivity. He was not only a great Artist but above all an extremely good Man. He created many unforgettable theater and film roles for which the audience adored him. His departure is a huge loss for Polish culture. we missed it very much…” – write colleagues, members of ZASP.
The Ministry of Culture and National Heritage recalls the outstanding roles of the deceased. “A wide audience remembered him thanks to the excellent incarnations of Dr. Karol Stelmach in ‘Czterdziestolatek’ or Gustaw Kramer in the cult ‘Vabank’ and ‘Vabank II’,” reads the ministry’s profile.
Colleagues say goodbye to Leonard Pietraszak
“Beloved Leonard Pietraszak, our wonderful colleague and friend of our Foundation, is dead” – says farewell to his colleague from the stage, Krystyna Janda. “Lolu, wonderful, charming, warm, friend of the world and people. Lover of art, antiques and animals. All moments with you were peaceful and enchanted. Your smile and discretion, sense of humor. Goodbye, Friend” – he writes.
“Ladies and gentlemen, extremely sad news: Leonard Pietraszak – a great actor is dead” – writes a colleague from the screen, Grzegorz Damięcki.
Viewers, admirers of the talent of the outstanding actor, write in the comments about the roles that Leonard Pietraszak is particularly associated with.
“The role of Colonel Dowgird in ‘Czarne Chmury’, Karol Stelmach, Karwowski’s friend in ‘Czterdziestolatek’, Gustaw Kramer in ‘Vabank’, or Warcisław in the series ’39 and a half’ or Florian in ‘Letters to M.'”. “Habitat”, “Bermuda Triangle”, “Vabank” and many other great roles. Mr. Leonard Pietraszak.” “Fantastic actor. Another from the old constellation. For me, an unforgettable Colonel Wareda from ‘The Career of Nikodem Dyzma’. RIP.” “A top notch actor – too bad.” “My beloved actor… I’m roaring. Farewell Master,” wrote a commenter on Facebook.
Leonard Pietraszak will be buried at the Starofarny Cemetery in Bydgoszcz.
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