A famous Azerbaijani actor has passed away

Honored Cultural Worker and Presidential Prize laureate Aslan Fatullayev has passed away.

According to his relatives, the 70-year-old actor had undergone surgery in Moscow some time ago.

In response to an inquiry from Oxu.Az, the Azerbaijan State Puppet Theater reported that Aslan Fatullayev had been sent to the Russian capital for examination due to an intestinal problem. He passed away this morning.

As a reminder, Aslan Fatullayev was born on October 20, 1956, in the village of Chayrud, Lerik district.

From 1974 to 1976, he studied at the Baku Library Technical College, and from 1977 to 1982 at the Azerbaijan State Institute of Arts. Alongside his professional career, he was also actively involved in the cultural sphere, holding leadership positions at cultural institutions in the city of Sumgayit, including the "Druzhba" (Friendship) House of Culture.

Aslan Fatullayev left a notable creative legacy not only in theater but also in television and cinema. Thanks to his role as Shani in the television play Canlı şahid ("The Living Witness"), he entered the golden fund of Azerbaijani television at a young age.

He won the audience's affection with characters created in television programs Səhər görüşləri ("Morning Meetings"), Gecə kanalı ("Night Channel"), Komediyalar aləminə səyahət ("Journey into the World of Comedies"), and 45 dəqiqə ("45 Minutes").

His roles in the films Qorxma, mən səninləyəm ("Don't Be Afraid, I'm with You"), Qətl günü ("The Day of Murder"), Cin mikrorayonda ("A Genie in the Neighborhood"), Papaq ("The Papakha"), Oğlan və maral ("The Boy and the Deer"), as well as his dubbing work, are important pages of his multifaceted career.

From 2008 until October 31, 2026, the actor worked at the Azerbaijan State Puppet Theater, where he also stood out with his stage experience, individual performance style, and stage energy.

In 2016, he was awarded the honorary title of "Honored Cultural Worker" for his contributions to the development of Azerbaijani culture, and in 2026, he was awarded the Presidential Prize of the Republic of Azerbaijan.