Cezary โขOlszewski,recent champion of theโข Polish dance competition Taniec z Gwiazdami (Dancing with the Stars),has โขdiedโข unexpectedly,prompting an outpouring of grief from theโค Polish entertainment industry.Heโข was 47.
Olszewski’s suddenโ passing, initially reported on Februaryโ 23, 2024, leaves a void in Polish television and dance. His victory on Taniec z Gwiazdami in November 2023, partnered with dancer Janja Lesar, captivated audiences and marked a high point in his career. The cause of death, initially undisclosed, was later confirmed too be a heart attack.
The dancer and choreographer won the 16th season of Taniec โขz Gwiazdami after competing against Edward Miszczak and Dorota Zawadzka. Olszewski’s win was particularly poignant, as he had previously participated in the show in 2018, finishing in โfourth place with partner Hanna ลปudziewicz.
News of โขOlszewski’s deathโฃ was shared by TVN,โฃ the Polishโ television network that broadcasts Taniecโ z Gwiazdami. Tributes have been flooding social media from fellow contestants, โjudges, and fans.
Olszewski is survived by his wife, Kasiaโ Skorupska, and their daughter. Details regarding funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.