Magdalena Łaptaś, born in 1967, daughter of the actor Jerzy Bińczyckishe did not follow in the footsteps of the famous father. Her passion was archeology and art history, she specialized in research on Byzantine art and the art of Christian Egypt and Nubia. Łaptaś worked for many years at the National Museum in Warsaw, and was also associated with the Institute of Art History of the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University, who informed her death on April 23.
Magdalena Łaptaś is dead. The historian was 58 years old
“We deeply regret about the death of our friend, Dr. Magdalena Łaptaś – a valued researcher, art historian and archaeologists, a former employee of the Institute of Archeology of the UKSW in Warsaw,” reads the university website. “She took part in numerous archaeological expeditions.in. in Sudan and the author of many scientific publications in Poland and in the world. Her activity contributed to a better understanding of the cultural heritage of medieval Egypt and Nubia” – Magdalena Łaptaś also participated in the research of expeditions related to the Mediterranean Center of the University of Warsaw, which also said goodbye to the scientist. “A person” will remain in our memory as a unique, passion and commitment “ – we read. Magdalena Łaptaś was honored with the Silver Cross of Merit in 2023.
Information about the death of Magdalena Łaptaś very much touched her old students. Under the post posted on Facebook UKSW appeared a lot of comments. “I remember the professor as a great lecturer, and her classes were one of the favorites at the Institute. She also had good contact with students”, “Mrs. Dr. Łaptaś classes were my favorite. She infected passion for ancient art. I loved her. Sorry to hear that she had already gone away”, “a great lecturer, but even better man. Condolnations for loved ones” – we read.
Magdalena Łaptaś told about her father after years
Jerzy Bińczycki died in 1998. Magdalena Łaptaś tried to protect privacy for years, but she did the exception in 2023 when she gave an interview for the “mirror”. – After the wedding I changed my name, because often, even in college, I was combined with my dad; It was asked if he had arranged it to me – and I wanted to work on my own professional account – she said. She also confessed that in 2021 she had very serious health problems. – I brushed over death, you can say that I came back from the afterlife. I was for a long time at the ICU, under the respirator, and then I felt clearly the presence of my dad. I talked to him in my mind. I couldn't move, I couldn't speak because I had tracheotomy, the only thing that worked – a bit on the verge of reality and hallucinations – these are my thoughts. I felt like Dad was pulling me out of this disease – she said. More about You can read Magdalena Łaptaś's confessions here.