Doctors assured that everything was fine: the cause of Dmytro Kapranov's death is known

On Tuesday, April 16, the famous publicist and public figure Dmytro Kapranov passed away. A close friend and colleague of the writer, Sashko Lirnyk, told OBOZ.UA that Kapranov had heart problems and died of a heart attack.

The writer's death was reported a few hours ago by his twin brother Vitaliy. Dmytro was only 56 years old.

"I don't want to comment on anything right now, I'll just say that the Kapranov brothers are part of my universe," says Sashko Lirnyk, "I'm so bitter that I can't even find the words right now... For me, Ukraine is them. Dmytro had heart problems and was ill. We were all worried, but the doctors said everything was fine. And then he felt bad in the morning – and that was it. The day before yesterday, we saw each other again – he was making such good jokes."

"Both Dmytro and Vitaliy are very close to me," Lirnyk continues, "and my friends often say that they can't even tell them apart, they look so much alike. I can tell them apart, but I didn't do it on purpose, because they are the same. I always called them "brother," and they called me that. They are writers, screenwriters, actors, singers, and kobzars-very talented. They starred in my movie, and I wrote the next script about them. But, you see, what a disaster happened."

"I actively cooperated with their publishing house, Zelenyi Pes, and one book has been published, and the second is planned. They are smart, intelligent guys – you can't find anyone like them! I was truly envious of their tandem. You can ask for help at any time – even at night. They are very cheerful, incredibly responsive – they will always support you and listen to you. We have had so many adventures in our lives – they are very easy-going. I don't know what to say... A part of my soul leaves with Dmytro."

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