Mikhail Zadornov's daughter Elena published a touching quatrain dedicated to her father: > "The world is now in darkness, > There are those without shelter and bread... > Happy birthday to you on Earth, > Happy birthday to you... but in Heaven!" The publication resonated with numerous fans of the satirist. In the comments, actress Irina Bezrukova shared her memories. > "We remember. A wonderful soul was on Earth! It was a joy to know your dad," she wrote. Fans also left dozens of warm messages: > "We remember and will always remember," "What a beautiful greeting," "Great and beloved, we miss him very much." Colleague and humorist Yefim Shifrin also honored his memory. He posted a rare archival photograph with Mikhail Zadornov, briefly captioning the photo: > "Today is Misha's day..."  Mikhail Zadornov passed away on November 10, 2017, at the age of 69. A year prior, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The last months of his life were spent battling a severe illness. According to Mikhail Zadornov's last will, he was buried at the Forest Cemetery in Riga next to his father's grave. Nearly nine years after Mikhail Zadornov's passing, he is still remembered by close ones, friends, and millions of fans. On the satirist's birthday, they once again recall the person whose performances, books, and witty observations became part of the cultural history of several generations.