Dmitri Hvorostovsky, a renowned and accomplished individual, entered this world on October 16, 1962, in the city of Krasnoyarsk, which was then a part of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, within the vast and storied Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, a country that would eventually give rise to the modern-day nation of Russia.
Throughout his remarkable life, Hvorostovsky made a lasting impact as an actor, leaving an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. He is perhaps best known for his appearances in several notable productions, including the esteemed Metropolitan Opera HD Live series, which debuted in 2006, as well as the critically acclaimed adaptations of La Traviata, released in 2004, and The Queen of Spades, which premiered in 1999.
In his personal life, Hvorostovsky was married not once, but twice, to two remarkable women: Florence Illi and Svetlana Khvorostovskaya. Despite the many challenges and triumphs that came his way, Hvorostovsky's life was ultimately cut short when he passed away on November 22, 2017, in the bustling city of London, England, within the United Kingdom.