Vladimir Friske spoke about worrisome signs that surfaced long before Zhanna Friske’s death, recalling a time when relatives began to suspect there was more than fatigue behind the singer’s illness as her mother helped carry a child in Miami.
There was a period when Olga, Vladimir Friske’s wife, reported that their daughter slept most of the day, avoided bright light, and endured persistent headaches. Not long after, Zhanna fainted in a store; family members attributed it to exhaustion rather than a medical cause, hoping it would pass with rest.
During a dangerous moment at sea when the singer nearly drowned, the family decided to seek medical advice. Zhanna herself confided to her mother that she felt as though the world above was mistaken for the ground beneath her feet, a disorienting symptom that worried those close to her.
In an online moment of worry, Vladimir Friske noted that he had read rumors online about brain tumors being a possible cause. He described the anxious exchange of calls with Zhanna’s husband Dmitry Shepelev, who had not yet managed to respond, adding a layer of uncertainty that aligns with the family’s growing concern.
Financial strain accompanied medical fear, as the treatment proved extraordinarily costly. The family reported expenditures surpassing a million dollars, a sum that included not only medical services but also travel and accommodations tied to seeking care far from home.
Specifically, flights alone added up to half a million dollars, with additional costs for medications and the specialized clinics in Los Angeles. Yet, support came from various corners: friends in the industry stepped forward, and notable artists and public figures offered encouragement and financial help to ease the burden during a harrowing time for the Friske family.
Meanwhile, public attention continued to follow related concerns, including financial and legal challenges faced by others connected to the family’s circle, with reports about account activity and debt management circulating in the press. These aspects underscored the broader pressures that accompany life in the public eye for figures linked to the Friske family [citation: socialbites.ca].