Anastasia Zavorotnyuk from the TV series "My Beautiful Nanny", who humiliated Ukrainians, has died

Anastasia Zavorotnyuk, a 53-year-old actress best known for her role as Nanny Vika from Mariupol in the sitcom "My Beautiful Nanny", died in Russia overnight. For many years, the star had been battling cancer and did not appear in public.

The actress had a tumor in her brain. This was reported on Zavorotnyuk's Instagram page.

"It is impossible to realize and very difficult to find the right words. Tonight, after a long and serious illness, our Nastya passed away. We thank each of you who sincerely wished her well, prayed for her health, and believed in her. Nastya always felt and appreciated your support," the actress wrote in her blog.

The place of the funeral was promised to be announced later. The Russian woman's eldest daughter reacted to the news in her blog.

"Last night we got a call saying that you were gone. Mom, you were the best thing I ever had. I am very proud to be your daughter. I will always love and remember you as happy, loving, and incredible as you were on this rainy day," Anna wrote.

According to Russian media, the star became ill two weeks ago. Expensive treatment did not work.

Zavorotnyuk's illness

In 2019, Anastasia Zavorotnyuk was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Since then, she has hardly ever appeared in public, but, according to the artist's family, she continued to fight the disease.

However, doctors' predictions about the recovery of the My Beautiful Nanny star were not at all encouraging. For example, one of the oncologists said a year ago that Zavorotnyuk "had a month, two months at most, left," but she lived for another 13 months after that.

Earlier, information was spread online that Zavorotnyuk had developed partial paralysis of the right side of her body, and later doctors connected her to a ventilator. Recently, there were also rumors in the media that the cancer-stricken star of the "My Beautiful Nanny" series had lost the ability to speak. This was decided after the actress's daughter posted an Instagram story in which she wrote that she was having a hard time not being able to consult with her mother.

A photo of the star, in which she was hardly recognizable, was even posted online. The shot was taken with a camera that records cars on the road.

Zavorotniuk's family

Zavorotniuk is survived by three children: her eldest daughter Anna, and son Michael, and Mila, who was born shortly before her mother's illness.

Zavorotniuk had her older children with her ex-husband, businessman Dmitry Stryukov. And little Mila from figure skater Pyotr Chernyshev. Anna lives in Dubai, Michael lives in the United States, and Mila remains in Russia.

Political position

Interestingly, in 2019, Zavorotnyuk congratulated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on his election victory. They had to work together when the actress was still building her career.

"I know what a tireless and enthusiastic workaholic you are on set, how you are 100% involved in every task you face. I am sincerely glad that you are reaching a new level, and that you have already won such a big and important victory. I wish you to exist in this new status with all the energy, dedication, and truthfulness you have, to become a real blessing for your country and the people who have trusted you," wrote "Nanny Vika."

Despite this, her character in the popular sitcom was intended to humiliate Ukrainians. The actress played a "provincial" from Mariupol, whom Muscovites were always mocking.

She also carried out illegal touring activities in the territory of the Russian-occupied Crimea, for which she was included in the "Myrotvorets".

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