This was reported by RIA Novosti theater director Galina Kuleshova.

“Svetlana Alekseevna died on January 28 in Moscow after a long illness,” she confirmed.

According to her, Ageev was transferred to Moscow in 2011 by her son. Prior to this, for 11 years she performed on the stage of the Lipetsk Drama Theater.

According to Kuleshova, the farewell to the actress will be held in Moscow.

Earlier it was reported the death of Honored Artist of Russia, who played on the stage of the Theater of the Taganka Actors Danila Perov.