Tofig Bakikhanov: key obituary facts
Is Tofig Bakikhanov dead? Yes. Tofig Bakikhanov died on August 23, 2026, at age 95.
Cause of death: Tofig Bakikhanov's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Tofig Bakikhanov known for?
He was an Azerbaijani composer.
More about Tofig Bakikhanov
Born: 8 December 1930.
Place of birth: Baku.
Place of death: Baku.
Gender: male.
Occupation: artist, composer, music teacher, music educator.
Nationality: Soviet Union, Azerbaijan.
Education: Baku Academy of Music.
Employer: Baku Academy of Music.
Awards: Medal "Veteran of Labour", Honored Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR, People's Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR, Shohrat Order, Honored Art Worker of the Azerbaijan SSR, honorary diploma of President of Azerbaijan Republic, Sheref Order, Azerbaijan Democratic Republic 100th anniversary medal.
Father: Ahmad Bakikhanov.
Children: Nigar Bakıkhanova.
Also known as: Tofig Ahmed-agha oglu Bakikhanov.
Tofig Bakikhanov, the Azerbaijani composer and music educator, died on August 23, 2026, at age 95.
Born Tofig Ahmed-agha oglu Bakikhanov in Baku on December 8, 1930, he came from a musical family as the son of Ahmad Bakikhanov. He studied at the Baku Academy of Music and later taught there, while also working as a composer, music teacher, and music educator.
Over the course of his career, Bakikhanov was recognized with several honors, including the title People’s Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR, the Honored Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR, the Shohrat Order, and the Sheref Order.