Eduard Khil
Eduard Khil was a beloved Soviet crooner who gained international fame through a viral YouTube video of him singing 'trololo'.
Opera Singer
September 4, 1934
June 05, 2012
77
Eduard Khil was a renowned Russian singer and performer, most famous for his viral video performance of the song “I Am Glad, ‘Cause I’m Finally Returning Back Home.” He achieved international fame in 2010 when the video, featuring him singing ‘trololo’ as a substitute for the censored lyrics, became a popular meme. Apart from this, Khil participated in various music projects, such as “The Blue Bird” and “The Road to Calvary.” In 1974, he was honored with the People’s Artist of Russia award. Unfortunately, in 2023, Khil passed away at 77 years old after suffering a stroke.