The news of Jacek Zieliński’s death reached the media on Monday before 7 p.m. The information was provided by Piwnica pod Baranami: “Jacek Zieliński, a great Polish artist – co-creator of the Skalds – but also our great friend and composer, has died,” we read in the statement.
Jacek Zieliński is dead. The musician was ill for a long time
Just two months ago, the singer performed on stage, singing the biggest hits of the Skaldowie group. The news of the artist’s death shocked fans of his music, especially because no one realized that Zieliński was seriously ill. Only the singer’s brother, Andrzej Zieliński, confessed the truth. “My brother had malignant cancer. From prostate cancer it turned into bone cancer. He underwent a lot of chemotherapy and fought this cancer for six years,” he said in an interview with “Super Express”.
Despite his poor health, the artist wanted to perform during the anniversary concert of Budka Suflera, which will take place in June. “Having almost no strength left, he thought about his loved ones. And that he would be able to go on stage both at our concerts and at Budka’s anniversary,” added Andrzej Zieliński. According to the artist’s brother, he did not have much strength during his last concerts. However, he did not intend to give up on his love for music. “She kept him alive,” said the artist’s brother.
Jacek Zieliński died at the age of 77. The artist was active on the stage for over 60 years. He was not only a vocalist, but also a trumpeter and violinist. Together with his brother Andrzej, Konrad Ratyński, Jerzy Tarsiński, Jan Budziaszek and Grzegorz Górkiewicz, he created the greatest hits of the Skaldowie group.
Source: Gazeta
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