Russian Propagandist Tigran Keosayan Dies After Heart-Related Coma at 59

Tigran Keosayan, a Russian director, actor, and propagandist known for his anti-Ukrainian rhetoric and support of Kremlin policies, died at the age of 59 after months in a coma due to severe heart problems. He suffered multiple heart attacks in 2008 and 2010, experienced clinical death in January 2025, and remained in intensive care without regaining consciousness until his death in September 2025. Keosayan, born into a prominent Armenian filmmaking family, directed around 20 films including the propaganda film "The Crimean Bridge. Made with Love!" and hosted politically charged programs on Russian state TV. His wife, Margarita Simonyan, editor-in-chief of RT, announced his death and had previously reported his critical condition and coma. Keosayan was sanctioned by several Western countries for spreading anti-Ukrainian propaganda following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Despite criticism and sanctions, he remained a loyal Kremlin voice until his death.