Romanian actor Stefan Iordache died of leukemia this weekend at the age of 67 while in a Vienna hospital. The actor was transferred there on Friday after one week of hospitalization at the Elias Hospital in Bucharest for investigations. Iordache requested total confidentiality of his health.

Stefan Iordache was born on February 3, 1941 in South Romania and became an icon for young actors and the public alike after he offered memorable performances in hundreds of theater plays and films. Actors and friends mourn the disappearance of another great actor.