Radmila Živković, the actress many remember for her masterful roles, passed away last year at the age of 72. She left behind a rich career and a significant mark on domestic cinema and theater. But what few know is how hard she struggled with health problems, especially after a stroke that seriously affected her life. She suffered health issues for about five years and spent seven days in the Sveti Sava hospital. Even when times were toughest, she refused to talk about her illness, keeping her pain private from the public and friends. Her daughter once spoke about her health condition, revealing how brave and dignified Radmila was during those hard times.
Radmila was born in Kruševac, where she spent her childhood, but the family sold their house and moved to Belgrade, where she continued her life and career. Her acting career began in the late 1960s, and over the decades, she appeared in dozens of films and TV series. Among the most famous are “Naivko,” “Sabirni centar,” “Mrtav ladan,” “Polažajnik,” as well as roles in popular series like “Srećni ljudi,” “Jovanke ljutić,” “Stižu dolari,” and “Ulica lipa.” She is best remembered as Tetka Doka in the blockbuster film “Zona Zamfirova.”
Though well-known and loved, Radmila was always modest and reserved, and her silent battle with illness shows just how strong a woman she was. Her death left a void in the cultural world but also serves as a reminder of how important it is to appreciate and respect those who fight quietly. If you ever wondered what true courage looks like, look at the story of Radmila Živković — the actress who traded the bright stage for silence but never stopped inspiring.
And hey, if you have your own story of quiet struggle or know someone brave in silence, drop a comment below. Let’s hear those voices of courage because the world sure needs more heroes like that!
