Oleg Turko from DZIDZIO has died: the musician did not come out of a coma after cardiac arrest

Death of Oleg Turko

Ukrainian musician Oleg Turko, known by the pseudonym Lesyk, has died. He was a co-founder of the band DZIDZIO and was 58 years old. Lesyk underwent a serious heart surgery in 2024, after which his health condition remained in question.

On December 5, 2024, during a performance by singer Natalia Buchynska, Lesyk collapsed. He was diagnosed with cardiac arrest and was urgently hospitalized in intensive care. Doctors assessed his condition as critical, causing concern among fans and colleagues.

Creativity and Legacy

Oleg Turko was born on March 25, 1967, in Novoyavorivsk, Lviv region. He was one of the founders of the band DZIDZIO, which was established in 2009. In 2016, Turko left the DZIDZIO band, but his contribution to Ukrainian music remained significant.

• Founder of the band DZIDZIO
• Influence on the development of popular music in Ukraine
• Left a significant legacy in Ukrainian culture

After receiving the news of his death, Maria Panchishina, Lesyk's colleague, shared her feelings:

"Our Lesyk has died. I don't have the strength to write more right now."

Irina Turko also reported that

"a dangerous combination of incompatible medications was found in his body."

This tragedy has been a great loss for the Ukrainian music community.

The death of Oleg Turko is a significant loss for the Ukrainian music scene, considering his contribution to the development of popular music in Ukraine. The band DZIDZIO, founded with his participation, gained wide popularity and influenced many young performers. The importance of his creativity and personality in the context of Ukrainian culture cannot be underestimated, and his memory will live on in the hearts of fans.