Bożena Dykiel, one of the most recognizable Polish actresses, died on 13 February 2026 at the age of 77. Her death was first reported by Fr Andrzej Luther on his social media profile, then confirmed by TVN station and actress's husband, Ryszard Kirian, in a conversation with PAP. The actress was born on August 26, 1948.
Cause of death
The official cause of God’s death of Dykiel has not yet been made public. However, it is known that she has been struggling with serious health problems for several years. In 2017, she lost consciousness on the set of the series "On Joint" – she was diagnosed with a heart defect that required surgery. The actress also openly talked about the fight against depression, admitting that her profession was particularly conducive to this disease.
Key Roles
Bożena Dykiel enrolled in the audience's memory primarily the role of Miećka Angelowa in the iconic series Stanisław Barea "Alternatives 4" (1986). For more than 20 years she took on the character of Maria Zięby in TVN's TVN "On Shared" telenovela – she left the show unexpectedly in 2025.
On the big screen she collaborated with Andrzej Waja – she played Kasia in "Wessel" (1973), Mada Müller in "The Promised Land" (1975) and roles in "The Iron Man" and "The Great Week". She also appeared on Mark Koterski's Day of Psycho, Janusz Zaorski's "Awards" and Jerzy Hoffman and Roman Załuski's films. She also starred in the film "The Wizard" (1982).
Controversial Statements
The actress was known for her harsh language and for not hiding her views. In 2021, as the campaign ambassador for "Face of Depression", she stated in "Good morning TVN" that depression was due to lithium deficiency, recommended "magic" mood-enhancing glasses, and the COVID-19 pandemic called the conspiracy of the rich. These statements sparked a wave of criticism and ended her cooperation with the foundation.
In 2022, at the film premiere, she yelled at photojournalists "Get Out!", refusing to pose. In 2015 she strongly criticized the then president and the ruling party in the program "The World revolves around", accusing them of "grabbing Poles". It was also open on women's rights, sexual education and access to contraception.
The actress left her husband Richard the Kirian, with whom she had survived for over 50 years, and two daughters.
