Actor Michal Pešek dies at age 53

The actor Michal Pešek died at the age of 53 in the Netherlands on Monday. Pešek had been suffering from illness for a long time. He played in numerous TV series, such as Zkoušky z dospělosti and was a member of Prague’s Vinohrady Theater until 1990. After his acting career, Pešek was active in business and politics. He was a deputy for the Civic Forum, which was established during the Velvet Revolution. Later, he owned a rock club and an advertising agency. He was born in Prague in 1959. His funeral is set to take place in the Czech capital on May 15.

Author: Sarah Borufka