When legends leave us, only memories and emptiness remain! Žiža Stojanović, a star of the Belgrade Drama Theatre, passed away at the age of 95 after a long and serious illness, leaving an indelible mark on the Serbian theater world. Her career, which began in Niš, continued in Novi Sad, and then Belgrade became her new home, was filled with unforgettable roles and friendships that shaped the theatrical life of the second half of the 20th century.
Milica Milša, a young actress who had the honor to perform with Žiža, recalls how they played together in productions like “Happy People” and “Harold Mod Poltron.” Žiža was not just a colleague but a mentor who shared important life advice, driving her home after performances. Their gatherings in the theater club, where the young learned from the older, remain forever etched in memory.
The wider audience remembers Žiža as Cana from “The Fountain of Happy People,” while director Miško Milojević highlighted on his Facebook her wit, unpredictability, and the significant impact she left on Serbian theater life. Her death is a great loss to culture, and her funeral will be held at the New Cemetery in Belgrade.
This news reminds us how important artists like Žiža are to our identity and how crucial it is to appreciate and respect their work while they are with us. Do you have a favorite play or role of Žiža Stojanović? Share your memories; maybe your story will inspire a young actor!
