Renowned Ukrainian actor and entertainer Maxim Nelipa, who served in the Armed Forces, tragically lost his life during the war against Russia.

This information was confirmed by journalist Olena Filonova.

Tragic News About Maxim Nelipa

“Our colleague, TV host Max Nelipa, died in battle,” she mentioned, expressing condolences to the family of the fallen defender.

Maxim Nelipa passed away on May 12 at the age of 48.

He gained recognition in Ukraine as a KVN player and host of popular shows like “People's Star.”

Additionally, Maxim was a participant in the “Diesel Studio” projects.

In March 2022, following the onset of full-scale invasion, Maxim Nelipa joined the Armed Forces to defend his country.

Who is Maxim Nelipa?

Maxim Nelipa first gained fame as a star of KVN. He later became a favorite among millions of viewers as the host of the lottery show “Who's There?” on 1+1 channel.

Currently, it remains unknown whether negotiations with Russia will take place.

In 2007, Maxim participated in the TV project “Dancing with the Stars”, where his partner was the renowned dancer Olena Shoptenko.

Since 2017, he joined the team of “Diesel Show” and actively participated in various humorous projects, bringing laughter and positive emotions to viewers.

At the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia in 2022, Maxim Nelipa voluntarily enlisted in the Armed Forces. In January 2025, while on a combat mission, he was injured.

After undergoing several surgeries in Dnipro and rehabilitation, Nelipa returned to service to continue defending his country.