Borys Szyc in mourning. His father, Jerzy Franciszek Michalak, is dead

Borys Szyc is in deep mourning after the death of his father, Jerzy Michalak. The actor’s father performed on the stage, but was also a set designer. Information about his death was provided by the institution he was once associated with. The artist died after a short illness, he was 80 years old.

Borys Szyc’s father is dead

Borys Szyc is one of the most famous Polish actors, who starred in such productions as “1920 Battle of Warsaw”, “Polish-Russian War” and “Kac Wawa”. Acting talent flows in his veins – his father Jerzy Franciszek Michalak was also an actor, but focused on working in the theater. For many years, the actor’s father was associated with the Reduta Śląski Theater, which was co-founded by his parents. He also cooperated with the Chorzów Cultural Center, which has just announced his death. Borys Szyc’s father died at the age of 80.

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On the Facebook page of the Chorzów Cultural Center, there was an entry about the death of actor Jerzy Franciszek Michalak, who passed away on July 19 at the age of 80. So far, Borys Szyc has not commented on his father’s death.

We are deeply moved by the news of the death of Jerzy Franciszek Michalak, a set designer, director and actor with family and emotional ties to Chorzów. Anecdotally, he himself said that he was close to being born on the stage of the Reduta Śląska Theatre, which was co-founded by his parents. Years later, he supported the reactivation of the legendary Chorzów group, designing the set and costumes for the play ”The Tragedy of the Beautiful Ulijanka and the Mature Edmund”, which reopened the history of the Reduta Śląska. He also supported other creative groups and initiatives of the Chorzów Culture Centre, cooperating with, among others, the Light Portable Theatre. In 2018, he was honoured at the ChCK with a jubilee exhibition

— we read on social media.

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On his Instagram, Borys Szyc also confirmed the news of his father’s death and published a photo with him. The gentlemen look very happy in it and it is clear that they had a very strong bond.

Goodbye dad. See you someday… rest in peace

— wrote Borys Szyc.

The post has been met with many words of support and sympathy from internet users. We also extend our most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

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Condolences Boris

— wrote Maciej Musiał.

Take care Boris

— wrote Zofia Zborowska.

I am so sorry. My deepest condolences

My condolences Borys. With all my heart

— we read further in the comments.

See also: Borys Szyc on the film in which he starred with his daughter: “Sonia actually got me the role”

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