Czech lyricist, composer and radio director Pavel Žák died at the age of 85 on Sunday, November 1, 2026. His family announced his death. Žák was one of the prominent figures in Czech popular music. ekonomika.pravda.sk ↗
He became famous above all as the author of the lyrics to the songs Holky z naší školky and Duhová víla. His work was also linked with singers Hana Zagorová and Petr Rezek. His notable collaborations also included work with Karel Černoch. idnes.cz ↗
Žák and Černoch wrote the song Píseň o mé vlasti together. After it was written, Žák was dismissed from Czechoslovak Radio. In addition to writing song lyrics and composing music, he also worked as a radio director. seznamzpravy.cz ↗
His name remains linked to Czech popular music of the second half of the 20th century, especially to the songs that became well-known hits. The family has not disclosed details about the cause of death or the final farewell.
Lyricist and composer Pavel Žák has died at 85
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Zemřel textař Pavel Žák, autor hitu Holky z naší školky
seznamzpravy.cz
| 13:30 01.11.
Zemřel textař Pavel Žák. Autorovi Duhové víly a Holek z naší školky bylo 85 let
idnes.cz
| 13:37 01.11.
Zemřel textař, skladatel a rozhlasový režisér Pavel Žák, bylo mu 85 let
ceskenoviny.cz
| 13:17 01.11.
Zemřel Pavel Žák (†85), autor hitů Holky z naší školky či Duhová víla
blesk.cz
| 13:25 01.11.
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