An autopsy conducted on Monday, August 25, revealed the need for additional tests to determine the cause of death of renowned Polish musician Stanisław Soyka. Authorities have ruled out third-party involvement in his death.
Autopsy of Stanisław Soyka. Further investigations are necessary
Autopsy Findings and Further Investigations
On Monday, August 25, an autopsy of Stanisław Soyka was conducted. Marek Kopczyński, deputy spokesperson for the Gdańsk Provincial Prosecutors Office, told the Polish Press Agency additional investigations, including histopathological tests, are required to determine the cause of death. The prosecutor added that further exams will be carried out because the expert cannot definitively establish the cause of death, and biological material has been collected for histopathological analysis. No injuries were found on the artist’s body, and the prosecutors have excluded third-party involvement. The investigation is being led by the Sopot District Prosecutors Office.
Stanisław Soyka has Passed Away
Stanisław Soyka died last Thursday, August 21, ahead of what would have been his final performance at the Top of the Top festival in Sopot. The musician, a vocalist, pianist, guitarist, violinist, composer, and arranger, was 66 years old. In recent years, he had disclosed suffering from type II diabetes, though he remained actively engaged in combating the illness. He also battled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a respiratory condition common among long-term smokers.
Who Was Stanisław Soyka?
Stanisław Soyka, a celebrated Polish artist, won the Journalists’ Award at the Opolo Festival of Polish Song in 1986. Over the years, he performed on the Opolo stage, showcasing original compositions and special projects, such as recitals dedicated to the poetry of Czesław Miłosz and Agnieszka Osiecka. In 1994, he received the Best Recital Award at the festival. Soyka’s discography includes over 50 albums, such as “Soyka Sings Ellington” (1981), “Acoustic” (1991), “Tolerancja” (1992), “Soyka Sings Shakespeare’s Sonnets” (2007), and “Music and Words of Stanisław Soyka” (2013). His artistic career was repeatedly honored, and he was regarded as a classic of Polish music, known for his integrity and unique path.
Source: Gazeta, Polish Press Agency, Gdańsk Provincial Prosecutors Office
