Milan Lasica Explained

Milan Lasica (in Slovak pronounced as /ˈmilan ˈlasit͡sa/; 3 February 1940 – 18 July 2021) was a popular Slovak comedian, actor, singer, writer, lyricist and satirist.^[1]

Active from 1961 to his death, he was known from his double act with Július Satinský and their collaboration with musician Jaroslav Filip and other Slovak and Czech comedians and actors.

Lasica was born in Zvolen, Slovakia. He died aged 81 from heart failure, during his performance in Bratislava, just after he had given his last bow after a song from his last show called "I am an Optimist".^{[2] [3] [4]}

Family

• Zora Kolínska – first wife (1962–1970)
• Magdaléna Vášáryová – second wife (from 1980 to his death)

References

1. Web site: a.s. Petit Press. Bez neho by moderný slovenský humor nebol, zomrel Milan Lasica. 2021-07-20. kultura.sme.sk. sk.
2. Web site: Famous Humorist and Playwright Milan Lasica Dies Aged 81 . NewsNow. 19 July 2021 .
3. Web site: Milan Lasica died († 81): Death right on stage. https://web.archive.org/web/20210719120300/https://tekdeeps.com/milan-lasica-died-%E2%80%A0-81-death-right-on-stage/. usurped. July 19, 2021. tekdeeps.
4. Web site: Milan Lasica bowed to the song, slumped to the ground and died on stage. Newswep. 27 November 2023 .