Sad news: Actor and director Gjergj Mena dies at 41

Well-known actor and director Gjergj Mena has died at the age of 41. The sad news was announced on the Instagram page Eja në Teatër, which wrote: “Today, the stage is poorer. His departure cuts short, far too soon, a journey that still had so much to offer.”

Mena had reportedly been suffering from a serious illness for some time. He will be laid to rest this Monday at 14:00 in Sharrë.

“We received the news of actor and director Gjergj Mena’s untimely death with deep sorrow.

For seven consecutive years, he led the youth theater festival ‘TK RIN ART’ with love and dedication. Through his work, hundreds of young people were introduced to the stage and learned to love theater.

‘Yerma,’ his final production, was met with great success and once again demonstrated his artistic sensitivity. It will remain a mark of his journey, as well as an inspiration to the young people who will build the theater of the future.

Today, the stage is poorer. His departure cuts short, far too soon, a journey that still had so much to offer.

Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and the entire artistic community. May you rest in light, Gjergj,” reads the caption alongside a photo of Gjergj Mena.