RIP Delova Lence

 

Prominent Yugoslav actress dies: Lence Delova dies at the age of 77, sad news announced

Blic

February 15, 2026

 

At the age of 77, the prominent theater, film and television actress Lence Delova has passed away. The sad news was confirmed by the Drama Theater, her home stage where she left an indelible artistic mark over the decades of her work.

On the occasion of the departure of its long-time member, the Drama Theatre issued a statement: "It is with deep sadness and disbelief that we received the news that our dear colleague and actress, Lence Delova, has passed away."

- Her beauty, warmth and smile will forever be in our hearts and memories. The theater has lost an artist, and we have lost a friend and a wonderful person. Rest in peace. My condolences to his family and loved ones, he added.

Lence Delova was born on June 15, 1948, in Skopje, where she began her stage career as a youth actress in 1964. Since 1970, she has been a permanent member of the Drama Theatre ensemble, where she worked until her retirement in 2013.

On the theatre stage, she has created a rich opus of over 60 plays, interpreting roles in classical and contemporary works, including "Macbeth", "The Cherry Orchard" and "Whose Are You". In addition to theatre, she has also left a strong mark on film and television, with roles in more than 30 films, including "Wild Meat", "Ilinden", "Thessaloniki Patrigias" and "Before the Rain".

Throughout her career, she has performed numerous roles in drama and television. She won the 1978 October 13 Award for her performance in Hamlet as Ophelia. 1996: Award for Best Acting Achievement, awarded during the International Film Festival "Vojdan Chernodrinski" in Prilep, for the role of Trajanka in the film "Ni qar

LENCE, Delova

Born: 6/15/1948, Skoplje, Macedonia, Yugoslavia

Died: 2/15/2026, Skopje, Macedonia

 

Delova Lence’s western – actress:

Dust – 2001 (woman)