Dominika Gottová criticized by friend after mother’s death

Antonie Zacpalová, the mother of Karel Gott’s eldest daughter, died at the age of 91 on October 5, sparking a public dispute over her final arrangements, conflicting claims about her remains, and severe criticism from her contemporaries regarding family support. zpravy.tiscali.cz reported that the former Karlín Musical Theatre ballerina spent her final ten years living at the Novovysočanská Home for Seniors in Prague 9.

Conflicting Accounts Surrounding the Mortuary and Funeral Arrangements

Following her death at the Prague facility, initial reports indicated that no one had claimed her body, raising the prospect of a state-funded social funeral arranged by Prague 9. According to zpravy.tiscali.cz, conflicting narratives subsequently emerged regarding the physical location of her remains. One account suggested the body had disappeared from the morgue entirely, while a competing report established that a funeral service had already intervened.

Expres.cz initially reported on October 12 that a funeral service had already intervened. Hours later, the situation shifted when an anonymous acquaintance of Dominika Gottová stepped forward to order and finance the service. Tato rodinná známá v pozdějším článku téhož webu doplnila, že ostatky převzala pohřební služba v pražské Michli, zpopelnění vyšlo zhruba na 30 tisíc korun a klasický smuteční obřad se nechystá.

Sharp Criticism Over Financial Support and Family Absence

Dominika Gottová, the firstborn daughter of Karel Gott, remained in Helsinki, Finland, and did not travel to Prague for her mother’s passing. She told Aha! that psychological strain and financial hardship prevented her from making the journey, stating that she needed funds for medication and planned to mourn privately at a later date. Her situation drew sharp condemnation from Jitka Vašutová, a former ballerina and longtime friend of Zacpalová.

In an interview published by Blesk and detailed by CNN Prima NEWS, Vašutová asserted that Dominika had largely neglected her mother in recent years except when seeking money. Vašutová claimed that Zacpalová had cancelled her life insurance policy under pressure from her daughter. “Máma jí dávala úplně všechno, co se jí podařilo našetřit,” Vašutová stated, according to CNN Prima NEWS, adding that the deceased ballerina was left with nothing after assisting her daughter.

Vašutová also questioned the management of the financial settlement Dominika received following Karel Gott’s death in 2019, noting that the inheritance included significant assets such as an apartment, a cottage, and vehicles. CNN Prima NEWS reported these remarks, highlighting the stark contrast between the reported family provisions and Dominika’s stated financial distress.

The Question of Return and Future Memorial Plans

The anonymous family friend assisting Dominika from Prague noted that the late Karel Gott’s daughter remains fearful of returning to the Czech Republic due to public hostility. “Dominika mi říkala, že Česko je zlé, že ji tady nemají rádi,” the acquaintance told Expres.cz, noting plans to travel to Helsinki to arrange a private family farewell. Other acquaintances in Zacpalová’s circle, including Vlasta Ševečková and Alice Kovácsová, did not claim the body, and their involvement in the logistical confusion is not confirmed.

As preparations conclude with the private cremation handled through the Michle funeral service, the exact timing of the final family gathering in Helsinki remains dependent on the personal travel arrangements of Dominika Gottová and her representatives.