How Did Yuriy Nikolaev Die?

Yuri Alexandrovich Nikolaev was a Soviet and Russian television and radio host and actor. He was awarded the title of People's Artist of Russia in 1998, and since 2007 was a member of the Academy of Russian Television. On 9 May 2007, he was awarded the Order of Friendship via presidential decree, and was awarded the Order of Honour on 14 January 2014 "for his great contribution in the development of national television, radio, print and many years of fruitful activity."