On May 12, the Ukrainian TV presenter, actor and former diesel show participant Maxim Nelipa was killed at the front. The loss was reported by his colleagues and friends - Deputy Director General of FC Dynamo Kiev Maxim Radutsky and TV presenter Olena Filonova.
"Max is gone," Radutsky wrote concisely on Facebook. In her turn, Elena Filonova emotionally addressed the memory of a colleague: “Our colleague, TV presenter Max Nelipa was killed in the battle. I do not believe, heavy loss. My sincere condolences to my family and loved ones. Max, your smile will always be in our memory. Rest, friend. Glory to the hero. "
After the start of a full -scale invasion of Russia into Ukraine, Nelipa decided to leave the stage and stand in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to his brother Andrew Nelipa, Maxim was injured at the front and underwent several heavy operations. Despite this, he continued his service and did not step away from the oath - until his last day.
His heroism, as well as the actions of thousands of Ukrainians who changed the microphone to weapons, became the embodiment of a new generation of warriors - those who are the latter standing for the freedom and future of Ukraine.
Before the war, Nelipa was a famous face of Ukrainian television. He led popular programs "Who is there?" And the "rise", where he remembered the audience with charisma, sincerity and humor. Many knew him and thanks to the participation in the show "Dancing with the Stars", where he danced paired with Elena Shoptenko.
Subsequently, Maxim joined the comedy team "Diesel Show", gaining popularity as an artist of the entertainment genre. His energy, a sense of humor and kindness made him a favorite of the public.
The death of Maxim Nelipa has become a painful blow to many Ukrainians. He was not only a media personality, but also a symbol of those who were able to put their homeland protection higher than his career or a comfortable life. His name is already called among the latest heroes of Ukrainian history - artists who became warriors.
Social networks are full of memories, photos and words of gratitude to his address. Ukrainians remember not only his professional activity, but also humanity, devotion, smile - one who, as friends write, will remain in memory forever.
