Obituary of Alexander Godunov

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Alexander Godunov

Alexander Borisovich Godunov (born November 28, 1949 in Sakhalin, Russia) was a ballet dancer and film actor who was best known for being a member of the Bolshoi Ballet and for becoming the troupe’s “Premier danseur.” Alexander died on May 18, 1995 and his death was reportedly because of hepatitis caused by chronic alcoholism. He died young at age 45.

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Alexander Godunov Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Godunov, Alexander
    • Common Name: Alexander Godunov
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Sakhalin, Russia
    • Birth Date: November 28, 1949
    • Age: 45 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Alex
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1958-1995
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: Russian
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Purple
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua di Parma Essenza
    • Favorite Actor: Brie Larson

    Alexander's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Alexander Borisovich Godunov
    • Father: Boris Godunov
    • Mother: Lidia Nicholaevna Studentova
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Lyudmila Vlasova (married 1971-divorced 1982)
      • Jacqueline Bisset (partnered 1981-separated 1988)

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 18 1995 at age 45
  • Place: West Hollywood, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Hepatitis (caused by chronic alcoholism)
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered in the Pacific Ocean

Category Tags:

DancerFilm Actor Russian Born on November 28th Born in 1949 Died in 1995 Died at age 45 Died from Hepatitis

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