Krāslava premiere of the film “Piļsāta pi upis”. Gundars Aboliņš
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17:23 on November 12, 2024
After a severe and prolonged illness, the long-time sound director of Latvian Television, Māris Āboliņš, son of the legendary actress Vera Singajevska, father of actress Anna Nele Āboliņa, passed away on November 5. His brother Gundars Āboliņš shared the sad news on social networks.
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Last year, Maris celebrated his 60th anniversary, but his state of health was unenviable, he was suffering from a severe disease – multiple sclerosis. Due to illness, Māris moved around in a wheelchair for many years.
Gundars Āboliņš announced his brother’s death on Facebook: “Dear friends! In gratitude on behalf of my brother’s family and myself, I bow my head and say a sincere thank you for the expressions of sympathy due to Mar’s passing away! Your good thoughts and bright memories of him give us strength at this difficult time. Now I see how many smiles and light he left behind in this world!”
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On Wednesday, November 13, he will be laid to rest next to his parents in Riga’s First Forest Cemetery.
Gundars Āboliņš in the movie “Piłsāta pi upis”
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A Fond Farewell: Māris Āboliņš Remembered
In a world where sadness lurks like a shadow on a rainy day, we learned about the passing of Māris Āboliņš, a prominent sound director from Latvian Television. Ah yes, he’s the kind of guy who could make even deaf people enchanted with his work. He led a spirited life and leaves behind a legacy that’s more vibrant than one of Jimmy Carr’s punchlines—albeit less punchy.
Māris, who battled the sneaky, uninvited Alex Reed known as multiple sclerosis, passed away on November 5. His death is not just news; it’s the kind of headline that makes you stop scrolling and remember the people behind the names we often take for granted. It feels a bit like losing a pair of socks; you never realize how much you needed them until they’re gone, and then you’re left with a lopsided sock drawer—much like our lives without him.
His brother, Gundars Āboliņš, shared the heartfelt news on Facebook. Ah, the modern-day obituary—where your grief gets broadcast like a new season of a reality show. “Dear friends!” he wrote, as if we’re all at a particularly dreadful dinner party trying to find something nice to say. “Thank you for the expressions of sympathy due to Mar’s passing! Your good thoughts and bright memories of him give us strength at this difficult time!” Lovely sentiment, tragic delivery. Just remember, folks—every ‘like’ on a post is a virtual hug that lasts a second longer than real life.
Next week, on November 13, we’ll gather to lay him to rest at Riga’s First Forest Cemetery, which, let’s face it, sounds like the kind of place where one would expect to hear spooky stories about ghosts worse than Lee Evans’ knock-knock jokes. But, hey, who needs to fear the reaper when your brother has left a trail of smiles behind? He was a mixer, not just of sounds but of memories—a true artist in a world filled with wannabes.
So, let’s raise our metaphorical glasses to Māris Āboliņš and to the memories we hold. In a world where illness can take away so much, his achievements and contributions remind us that laughter and sound are two things that will always resonate. Much like the glorious chaos of a Lee Evans stand-up—with a twist of existential dread, courtesy of Ricky Gervais.
17:23 on November 12, 2024
In a poignant loss for the Latvian film and television industry, the esteemed sound director of Latvian Television, Māris Āboliņš, has passed away at the age of 61 after battling a debilitating illness for several years. He was the son of the legendary actress Vera Singajevska and father to rising actress Anna Nele Āboliņa. His brother, Gundars Āboliņš, conveyed the heartbreaking news on social media, prompting an outpouring of condolences from friends and admirers alike.
Last year, Māris marked a significant milestone as he celebrated his 60th birthday, yet he faced ongoing health challenges due to multiple sclerosis, a condition that ultimately confined him to a wheelchair. As a talented sound director, his contributions significantly shaped the auditory experience of various Latvian productions.
In remembrance of his brother, Gundars expressed heartfelt gratitude on Facebook, stating, “Dear friends! In gratitude on behalf of my brother’s family and myself, I bow my head and say a sincere thank you for the expressions of sympathy due to Māris’s passing. Your good thoughts and bright memories of him give us strength at this difficult time. Now I see how many smiles and light he left behind in this world!”
On Wednesday, November 13, a service will be held, and he will be laid to rest alongside his parents in the tranquil surroundings of Riga’s First Forest Cemetery, a place of repose for many notable Latvian figures.
An steal away those we love, it’s the legacy of joy and creativity that truly lives on. Here’s to the sounds and smiles he shared, lingering like a favorite tune that plays on repeat in our hearts, reminding us of the beauties that life affords amidst its inevitable heartaches.
As we navigate our days, from questioning the sweetness in our favorite treats to pondering over the questionable cars we might drive, let’s pause to honor those who have touched our lives like Māris did, and cherish the memories we hold dear. After all, it’s the connections we make and the laughter we share that echo long after the music fades.
