Here’s a breakdown of the key facts from the provided text about František Nedvěd:
Key Life Details:
* Occupation: Czech musician, known for country, folk, and tramp songs.
* Age at Death: 73 (passed away on July 18th).
* Family:
* Son: František jr. (also a musician)
* Wife: Marie (renewed vows after 50 years of marriage shortly before his death)
* Brother: Jan (with whom he had a long-standing estrangement and planned a final concert)
* Musical Family History: Grandfather taught him piano, father led a band called Prague’s Band in the 1940s.
* Homes:
* Family home in Prague (now owned by his brother)
* Cottage in Jaroslavice, near Hluboká nad Vltavou (used for relaxation and fishing)
Later Life & Death:
* Illness: Underwent chemotherapy and radiation, initially expressing hope for recovery. His illness returned, leading to his death.
* Final Wish: Planned a concert with his brother Jan, but it was not realized.
* Recent Event: Renewed wedding vows with his wife Marie at Prague’s Old Town Hall.
