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Bagdat Ashimova has spoken publicly for the first time since the death of People’s Artist Asanali Ashimov, saying she “lost him in three minutes” and thanking the public for their support.

This was reported by the Infohub.kz news agency.

First public message posted on January 7

On January 7, 2026, Ashimova published a personal note on social media. She wrote that she and Ashimov shared 23 years, 1 month and 3 days of life together.

“Three minutes” that changed everything

Describing the final moments, Ashimova said “everything changed in three minutes,” acknowledging how the loss shook both their family and the artistic community.

Thanks to mourners and supporters

She expressed sincere gratitude to everyone who came to the farewell and offered prayers, adding that the nation’s tradition of sharing grief brought comfort.

A legacy cherished nationwide

Asanali Ashimov was a towering figure of Kazakh theater and cinema and a People’s Artist, whose contributions continue to shape the country’s cultural life.