Albanian Comedy Legend Dies At 63

TIRANA - Vasillaq Vangjeli, one of the most prominent comedy actors in Albania died yesterday after a long disease of diabetes.

He played many roles but rose to nationwide fame in the role of dictator Hoxha in a series of comedies and sketches. He also portrayed a considerable number of characters in motion pictures.

Respublica.al joins family and friends in mourning the loss of this great personality.