Milan Lasica

Milan Lasica (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈmilan ˈlasit͡sa]; 3 February 1940 – 18 July 2021) was a popular Slovak comedian, actor, singer, writer, lyricist and satirist.^[1]

Milan Lasica
Milan Lasica v roce 2012
Born	3 February 1940  Zvolen
Died	18 July 2021  (aged 81) Bratislava
Occupation	Writer, playwright, actor, lyricist, stage actor, singer, television presenter
Spouse(s)	Magdaléna Vášáryová, Zora Kolínska
Awards	Medal of Merit (2003) Cross of Pribina class II (Ivan Gašparovič, President of Slovakia, 2005) Crystal Wing Awards (1997, 1998) Martin Porubjak Award (2021)

Active from 1961 to his death, he was known from his double act with Július Satinský and their collaboration with musician Jaroslav Filip and other Slovak and Czech comedians and actors.

Lasica was born in Zvolen, Slovakia. He died aged 81 from heart failure, during his performance in Bratislava, just after he had given his last bow after a song from his last show called "I am an Optimist".^[2][3][4]

Family

• Zora Kolínska – first wife (1962–1970)
• Magdaléna Vášáryová – second wife (from 1980 to his death)