After the breakup of the Soviet Union, he struggled to survive on concert earnings in Russia and began to perform abroad to emigre audiences, taking on a regular spot at Parisian cabaret Raspoutine. Khil, who was born in the western Russian city of Smolensk, died in hospital in Saint Petersburg after suffering a stroke in April, Russian television reported. Putin sent his condolences to the singer's family, his press secretary Dmitry Peskov told Russian news agencies trololo guy ,.
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Khil won over YouTube viewers with his rich baritone, eccentric delivery, and radiant smile, his new international fans petitioned to get him on a world tour. Khil never pursued the idea and said that although he was flattered by the attention, he was puzzled that his song had become popular three decades after it had been released.
The international fame also helped raise his profile in Russia during the final years of his life, lifting him from virtual oblivion to a series of television appearances, interviews, and concerts.
Boston Globe video. His "tro-lo-lo-ing" vocals became an online hit, and by he was famous outside his native country. Yet he only discovered he was famous on the internet when he heard his grandson humming the tune.
Khil died in hospital in St. Petersburg on 4 June from complications after a stroke, aged Follow Independent Culture on Facebook for the latest news, features and video. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies.
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