Alla Akhundova: key obituary facts
Is Alla Akhundova dead? Yes. Alla Akhundova died on September 17, 2026, at age 86.
Cause of death: Alla Akhundova's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Alla Akhundova known for?
She was a Russian-Soviet and Azerbaijani poet, screenwriter, playwright, and translator.
More about Alla Akhundova
Born: 27 October 1939.
Place of birth: Moscow.
Gender: female.
Occupation: writer, screenwriter, poet, playwright, translator.
Nationality: Soviet Union.
Education: Maxim Gorky Literature Institute.
Awards: Honored Art Worker of the Azerbaijan SSR, State Prize of the Azerbaijan SSR.
Also known as: Alla Ahundova.
Alla Akhundova, the Azerbaijani poet, screenwriter and translator, died on September 17, 2026, aged 86.
Born in Moscow on October 27, 1939, she studied at the Maxim Gorky Literature Institute and became known for her work in literature and film. Her screenwriting credits included Shared Bread, Car, Violin and Blot the Dog, and Along Unknown Paths.
Akhundova was also recognized as a playwright and received honors including the Honored Art Worker of the Azerbaijan SSR and the State Prize of the Azerbaijan SSR.