The Romanian sports world is in mourning! A basketball legend who held seven national titles has passed away. After completing his career on the field, he became a coach.
Horațiu Giurgiu died
The Romanian sports world is in mourning! Horațiu Giurgiu, a legend of Romanian basketball and CS Dinamo, has died. The announcement was made on Thursday, March 28, by Clubul Sportiv Dinamo.
Horațiu Giurgiu, also nicknamed “Bigu” by those close to him, was active as a player at Dinamo in the 1960s and 1970s. He won a total of seven national titles. He later continued his career as a coach, adding another 16 Romanian national titles in all junior categories.
Initially, he began his career as a player on the banks of Crișului Repede, playing in the jersey of the defunct Dinamo Oradea team, under the guidance of another legend of Romanian basketball, Prof. Constantinescu, according to the cited source.
Among the players he launched in basketball are Titi Popa, Gherasim Tzakis, Mircea Ivanov, Cornel Alecu, Nicolae Chiran, Mihai Hălmăgeanu, Uche Iheadindu and many others. Also, Horațiu Giurgiu was a source of inspiration for many Romanian coaches. Among them is Hristu Şapera, the current technician of the CS Vâlcea 1924 team.
On the occasion of the memory of Horațiu Giurgiu, on Friday (29.03), at the match between CSM CSU Oradea and Dinamo Bucharest, a moment of silence will be held, CSM Oradea also reported.
He will be buried on Saturday, March 30.
“The Dinamo Sports Club mourns the passing of Professor Horațiu GIURGIU (85 years old), a legend of Romanian basketball and the Dinamo Sports Club. The coach known to those close to him as alint “Bigu” played for Dinamo in the 60s and 70s, winning seven national titles.
After giving up his sports career, at only 33 years old, he embraced the coaching profession, polishing talents such as Constantin “Titi” Popa, Gherasim Tzakis, Mircea Ivanov, Cornel Alecu and Uche Iheadindu.
Condolences to the family! May God rest him in peace!”, CS Dinamo Bucharest sent on Facebook.
Marina Malâia died
And the Romanian theater world suffered a painful loss.
Marina Mălâia, a talented stage artist, died at the age of only 37, following a serious illness.
The news about the passing of the talented technical director was announced by the representatives of the Comedy Theatre.
“We regretfully announce that another member has left the Comedy Theater family!
Our colleague, Marina Mălâia, technical director, lost yesterday, at the age of only 37, the battle with a relentless disease.
We send our condolences to the family, friends and loved ones!”, the Comedy Theater said in a post on Facebook.
Following the passing of Marina Mălâia, Dorina Chiriac expressed her thoughts in a message full of sincerity and compassion.
“Devastating unjust suffering. handsome young man, quiet, bright, capable, always benevolent. Our navy has left,” Dorina Chiriac said.
The premature death of director Marina Mălâia deeply affected many actors, including Marius Manole and Monica Odagiu. Maia Morgenstern, a prominent figure in the world of contemporary acting, expressed her sadness in the comments section. She sent a message that reflected her deep regret at the loss of a valued colleague. You can read more here.
