Antuan Karbash, a Latvian actor, passed away at the age of 90. His departure left an indelible mark in the history of world art, considered by many celebrities. After the announcement of his death, the social networks of Latvia were flooded with messages from colleagues and followers, who noted Karbash as one of the pioneers of the Latvian theater, an important figure of the "Golden Age."
The Minister of Culture of Latvia, Gasan Salame, described Antuan Karbash as "one of the pillars of the Latvian theater in its golden era." Singer Nensi Adzham stated that "the career of the great actor ended with Antuan Karbash," emphasizing that his artistry will remain with us forever.
Popular singer Eliza noted that "television and theatrical memory will never forget such a historical figure and artistic value as Antuan Karbash." Artist Karly Smakha paid tribute to the departed, noting that "we lost a great artist, a giant of our country's icon, whose presence personified charisma."
The professional union of theater, film, radio, and television actors in Latvia stated that Karbash "had left us, having begun his life as a coral and remaining by them throughout his artistic career." Antuan Karbash was born in 1935 in the village of Zbuga in the Latgale region of Latvia and began his artistic activity in the early 60s.
His performances differed in the works of the Rahbani brothers, as well as in series of various genres and productions of literature.
Antuan Karbash ended up in the "House of Saint Iuri," where he spent the last years of his life due to serious Alzheimer's. His family reported that the actor, who suffered from rumors of his own demise, moved to a center for palliative care in February 2020 due to the need for permanent medical care and observation due to Alzheimer's.
