Avaz Zeynalli: key obituary facts
Is Avaz Zeynalli dead? Yes. Avaz Zeynalli died on September 28, 2026, at age 56.
Cause of death: Avaz Zeynalli's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Avaz Zeynalli known for?
He was an Azerbaijani critic and investigative journalist.
More about Avaz Zeynalli
Born: 1 January 1970.
Place of birth: Aghberk.
Place of death: Baku.
Gender: male.
Occupation: journalist.
Nationality: Soviet Union, Azerbaijan.
Education: Ankara University Law School.
Also known as: Avaz Tapdig oghlu Zeynalli.
Known for: Investigative journalist, critic.
Avaz Zeynalli, an Azerbaijani investigative journalist and media executive, died on September 28, 2026, aged 56.
Known also as Avaz Tapdig oghlu Zeynalli, he headed the Xural Media Group, founded the Xural TV online YouTube channel and hosted the socio-political program Siyasət Meydanı (“Political Arena”). Born on January 1, 1970, in Aghberk, he studied law at Ankara University, graduating in 1999 before returning to Azerbaijan to work in newspapers and later in broadcasting.
His career combined criticism, reporting and media leadership, and his work made him a prominent figure in Azerbaijan’s investigative journalism scene.