Russian actor Nikolay Karachentsov was named one of the most famous theater and films actors

The actor was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2017

Nikolay Karachentsov, who was battling lung cancer since 2017, died at the age of 73 in Moscow.

His wife Lyudmila Porgina told the news agency RIA Novosti that the actor's "heart stopped beating this morning."

Karachentsov was one of the most beloved actors in Russia, with a career spanning more than 50 years. He starred in more than 100 films and TV shows, including the popular Soviet films "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson" and "The Dog in the Manger."

Karachentsov was also a talented singer and dancer

In addition to his acting career, Karachentsov was also a talented singer and dancer. He released several albums and toured extensively throughout the former Soviet Union.

Karachentsov's death is a great loss to the Russian film and theater community. He was a true icon of the Soviet and Russian cinema, and he will be deeply missed.