He was a prominent soloist for this Târgu-Jiu based professional ensemble for a decade.
Petrică Mâțu Stoian passed away on at the age of 61. Petrica Stoian Matu
He remains a beloved figure in Romania, frequently remembered through tribute concerts and memorial groups. Petrica Matu Stoian: albums, songs, concerts | Deezer He was a prominent soloist for this Târgu-Jiu
His death prompted a legal investigation by prosecutors regarding the medical treatment he received, specifically hyperbaric oxygen therapy sessions he had undergone shortly before his passing. Petrica Matu Stoian: albums, songs, concerts | Deezer
He died at the Reșița County Emergency Hospital due to complications following a COVID-19 infection. An autopsy revealed he suffered from severe bronchopneumonia, septic shock, and pre-existing heart conditions, including mitral regurgitation and heart failure.
Originally from the area in Mehedinți County, Stoian spent decades performing traditional Romanian music. His career was defined by his work with two major artistic ensembles: