The year 2025 is filled with painful memories for Azerbaijani culture: several prominent artists have passed away. Each of them left deep marks not only on the stage but also in the memory of the nation.
According to **Modern.az**, several People's Artists have passed away due to various illnesses during the months we have left behind.
Let us remember them once again:
Prominent ballet master, pedagogue, People's Artist, State Prize laureate **Tamilla Shiraliyeva** passed away on March 12, 2025, in the 79th year of her life. She was awarded the honorary title of "People's Artist" in 1978. In 2002, she was granted a personal scholarship by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and in 2006, she was awarded the "Shokhrat" Order.
Talented film actor **Anvar Hasanov** passed away on March 16, 2025, at the age of 75. A. Hasanov had won the love of Azerbaijani audiences with his portrayal of Murad in the film "The Last Night of Childhood".
Renowned theater and film actor **Murad Yegizarov** passed away in Germany on September 13 after a long illness. The actor, who bid farewell to life at the age of 86, played interesting roles in films such as "The Great Support", "Star", "The Cloth Peddler", "In a Southern City", "The Most Important Interview", etc.
Prominent representative of national mugham art **Arif Babayev** passed away on August 1, 2025, at the age of 87. "Garabagh Shikastasi", "Segah", "Chahargah", "Rast", "Shur", "Bayaty-Shiraz" and other mughams performed with high skill by Arif Babayev have been included in the golden fund of national mugham art.
Master of artistic recitation, actress **Amina Yusifqizi** passed away on October 9, 2025. Ms. Amina, who possessed a unique voice, participated in the voice acting of various characters in many films.
Famous tar player **Ramiz Guliyev** passed away on October 15, 2025, due to kidney failure. He rendered special services in the development of our musical culture and the art of tar performance. R. Guliyev left a brilliant mark in Azerbaijani musical performance art as a virtuoso tar player.
A.Gafarli
