Overview
- His death on Friday, December 12, was reported by ZAXID.NET and confirmed publicly by Ivano-Frankivsk regional head Svitlana Onyshchuk.
- Higa had been in intensive care at the 1st Territorial Medical Association of Lviv following an urgent operation on November 19.
- He was a celebrated performer holding the titles of Honored and People's Artist of Ukraine.
- The artist was 66 years old and was known for widely performed songs across several decades.
- The choir Homin posted condolences and highlighted the resonance of his hit 'Tsei son' with audiences, alongside his other noted works such as 'Vulytsia Natali,' 'Yavorina,' and 'Zoloto Karpat.'