In a discussion with the press, Lyudmila Zaitseva, a People’s Artist of the RSFSR, addressed rumors about the health of actor Andrei Martynov, reportedly suggesting that he might be facing cancer. The actress emphasized that such information was not accurate, though she acknowledged she was aware of the seriousness of illness that can affect people within their age group. She noted that age brings its own set of health challenges, including eye problems and mobility issues, and pointed out that Andrei had reportedly been dealing with similar concerns for some time.
According to Zaitseva, she lives in close proximity to Martynov and has observed the actor in recent days as he received medical attention. She confirmed that Martynov was hospitalized and described witnessing the moment when an ambulance carried him from home to medical care. At the time, she described his condition as stable and coherent, countering stories of a precipitous decline. The actress also rejected the notion that a high dose of medication or any gas leak could have contributed to the situation in the residence, underscoring that such claims were unfounded in her view.
From her vantage point, Zaitseva recalled the sequence of events surrounding the medical call. She observed that a physician associated with the actor’s care appeared alarmed and sought access to the apartment, requesting keys and confirming the presence of a woman who could assist. The doctor soon entered, after which Andrei’s demeanor shifted from calm to a state described as slightly relaxed but fully aware. Zaitseva suggested that if the rumors about heavy medication were true, the effects would have been more dramatic and immediate, implying that the circulating narratives did not align with what she witnessed. While she did not claim to know every detail, she asserted that the medical response and the actor’s behavior at that moment pointed to a routine, supervised medical assessment rather than an abrupt health crisis. The broader takeaway she offered was a reminder that everyday life for public figures often becomes the center of speculation, sometimes driven by misinterpretation rather than fact, and that the true circumstances are usually more nuanced than rumors suggest. [Citation attribution]