Anatoly Kashpirovsky dies: renowned psychotherapist who had millions of viewers

On 3 October 2026, information about the death of Anatoly Kashpirovsky appeared in Russian media. This was announced by Russian television presenter Andrey Malakhov. At the time of the announcement of his passing, the prominent figure in Soviet and Russian psychotherapy was 87 years old.

No official details available

Currently, initial reports do not contain information about the cause of death or the place where it occurred. The deceased's family and medical institutions have not yet been able to provide official comments regarding the circumstances of his death.

Career and path to popularity

Anatoly Kashpirovsky was born on 11 August 1939 in the Khmelnytskyi region. He began his professional career after graduating from the Vinnytsia Medical Institute in 1962. For approximately 25 years, he worked as a psychiatrist at the Vinnytsia Regional Psychiatric Hospital.

In 1987, the specialist was appointed psychotherapist to the USSR heavyweight lifting team. While working with athletes, he applied methods of psychotherapy and hypnosis.

Television phenomenon

Kashpirovsky gained widespread fame in the late 1980s. In March 1988, he participated in the "Kyiv – Moscow" telebridge on the programme "Vzglyad", where he demonstrated a session of remote anaesthesia.

In autumn 1989, his programme "Health Sessions" launched on the screens of Central Television of the USSR. This show gathered millions of viewers in front of their televisions, making Kashpirovsky one of the most recognisable television psychotherapists of the late Soviet era.

The specialist himself repeatedly emphasised that he was a psychotherapist, not a psychic. At the same time, his performances became part of the mass fascination with non-traditional health methods during that period.

Final years of life

In the 1990s, Kashpirovsky moved to the USA, where he continued to work. He later returned to Russia and periodically appeared in the media space.

In his final years, he rarely appeared in public and gave almost no interviews. In September 2026, Russian media published materials about his family life and the birth of his daughter.