Josef Somro’s funeral: emaciated Bartošek, Kačer in a wheelchair and Stivínová smoking a cigarette

Josef Somr should have lost his battle with lung cancer. Crowds of people arrived for the farewell. Before entering the great hall, there is a condolence book, in which mourners write their memories of the legendary actor.

Farewell to Josef Somre (†88) in Prague’s Strašnice

Among them is a little girl. People started gathering an hour before the planned ceremony. Among them was the director of the National Theater Jan Burian, the eulogy will be delivered by Taťjana Medvecká.

Mourning guests come to say goodbye to Josef Somre (†88) in Prague’s Strašnice.

Actress Jitka Zelenohorská arrived, who lost her cane. Medvecká brought red roses. Flowers and wreaths pile up. The guests do not hide their grief.

Mourning guests come to say goodbye to Josef Somre (†88) in Prague’s Strašnice: actress Jitka Zelenohorská also arrived.

Guests come to say goodbye to Josef Somre (†88) in Prague’s Strašnice: Taťjana Medvecká will deliver a eulogy.

Jan Kačer arrived for the last farewell in a wheelchair. The actor moves with difficulty, then continued from the wheelchair with the help of his companion.

Guests come to say goodbye to Josef Somre (†88) in Prague’s Strašnice: Jan Kačer is also present.

Guests come to say goodbye to Josef Somre (†88) in Prague’s Strašnice: Jan Kačer is also present.

“I came to say goodbye to Pepík with dignity,” Jiří Bartoška, ​​who was caught by photographers with a cigarette in his hand, told Express. It was also impossible not to notice that Bartoška had lost a lot of weight.

Guests come to say goodbye to Josef Somre (†88) in Prague’s Strašnice: Jiří Bartoška also arrived.

“Unfortunately, I didn’t play with him, but we met at the theater in a bar. He was a teacher to me,” she reminded Somr Liliana Malkin.

“I am extremely happy that I could meet him, not only as an actor, but also as a bright person,” Ljuba Krbová told Expres.

Ljuba Krbová saying goodbye to Josef Somre (†88) in Prague’s Strašnice

Other guests include Eliška Balzerová, Igor Chmela or Zuzana Stivínová. The family and guests move into the great hall, which is off limits to the public and the media.

Igor Chmela and his wife saying goodbye to Josef Somre (†88) in Prague’s Strašnice

“He was a very humble and kind person, the last time we saw each other was a year ago on the radio,” says Otakar Brousek Jr.

Eliška Balzerová with her husband saying goodbye to Josef Somr (†88) in Prague’s Strašnice

Zuzana Stivínová saying goodbye to Josef Somre (†88) in Prague’s Strašnice

Eliška Balzerová brought a bouquet, she did not speak to the media. Zuzana Stivínová carried a peacock feather instead of a bouquet and was in a great hurry. Barbora Hrzánová arrived with a blue scarf and an orange feather in her hair.

Bára Hrzánová saying goodbye to Josef Somre (†88) in Prague’s Strašnice

The ceremony starts fifteen minutes late, the media was allowed into the funeral hall for a short time, then had to leave it. The closest ones are starting to say goodbye to Josef Somro.

Vlasta Peterková with Josef Somre (†88) in Prague’s Strašnice

The relatives got together blessedly, a really extended family arrived. Somro’s wife, Jaroslava Šavrdová, was seated on the bench by her daughter and grandson. Medvecká will speak.

Last farewell to Josef Somre (†88) in Prague’s Strašnice: Partner Jaroslava Šavrdová was also present.

Last farewell to Josef Somre (†88) in Prague’s Strašnice

“I was very lucky to be able to play with him very closely. He was unique, always authentic in any role. I always had him as an example of an acting partner, I always imagined how Pepa would play it, and I could move on that way. I last called him this year from Karlovy Vary. He was happy that I called him, he asked about the children and grandchildren. The last words I heard from him were: I love you,” stated Taťjana Medvecká in her speech, for which she received great applause.