The Harsh Fate of Actor Aleksandar Saša Žurovac: From Film Fame to Life Tragedy
Aleksandar Saša Žurovac, the blond-haired young man with a voice that captured hearts, rose to fame with his role as Vlada Kliker in Emir Kusturica’s cult film “Do You Remember Dolly Bell?” His song “Morskom plavom žalu” became a hit, and he was beloved in Sarajevo, where people recognized him on the street and bought him drinks.
But life was not kind to Saša. Born in Mostar, he moved with his family to Sarajevo, where he began his acting career. Kusturica immediately recognized his talent and cast him in his film. Saša was diligent, memorized his roles perfectly, and was well-liked by his colleagues.
Everything changed in 1991 when his mother passed away. This loss deeply affected him and his life took a tragic turn. Later, he was placed in a social-medical institution called Jakeš. During the Bosnian war, patients were transported by buses and abandoned without help. Saša wandered without food or medicine until doctors found him and admitted him to a psychiatric clinic in Tuzla.
After the war, he stayed with his sister in Sarajevo, but his condition remained difficult. Eventually, he was placed in a care facility in Nahorevo, where he died in 2019 at the age of 69 due to a stroke.
This story is a heartbreaking reminder of how life can suddenly turn, even for those who seemed to have it all – talent, fame, and the love of the public. Saša Žurovac was a star that shone brightly but was sadly extinguished too soon and in silence.
If you think this is just another story of forgotten artists, maybe it’s time to reflect on how society treats its heroes. What do you think – did Saša deserve a better fate? Share your thoughts, or at least crack a joke to lighten the mood.
