Macedonian music star Tose Proeski (26) got killed in a car crash in Croatia at about 6.30 this morning. The accident happened near Nova Gradiska when his Volkswagen Tuareg collided with a truck, Television Nova and Jutarnji list reported.

Tose Proeski was the most beloved mega star in Macedonia, famous for his numerous humanitarian actions and concerts throughout the Balkans.

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Macedonian singer Tose Proeski, one of the biggest pop stars in the Balkans, died in a car crash on a Croatian motorway early in the morning of October 16, 2007, police said.

PRAVDA: Singer Toshe Proeski killed in car accident in Croatia

Macedonian pop star Toshe Proeski, beloved in former Yugoslavia, died Tuesday in a car accident on Croatia.
Proeski, 26, represented Macedonia in the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest, and his good looks and romantic songs such as "Heart is not a stone" and "Tie me to yourself" won him fans across the former Yugoslavia. He recorded seven albums, as well as duets with other popular singers in the Balkans.
The Macedonian government declared Wednesday a day of mourning for Proeski, spokesman Ivica Bocevski said. State radio said the country was in shock....
He was also known for his work for good causes and became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2004.
Police spokeswoman Kata Nuic said the driver of Proeski's car and another passenger were also injured in the crash. Nuic said the driver broke traffic rules, but gave no further details about the accident

BBC News: Balkan pop star dies in car crash

Macedonian pop star Tose Proeski, a hugely popular singer in the Balkans, has died in a car crash in Croatia.
His fan base rivals that of Elvis Presley in the Balkans. He sang for the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest.
Police said the 26-year-old's car was in a collision with a lorry on a motorway near the eastern Croatian town of Nova Gradiska.
Two other people were hurt. Proeski won many awards in Balkan song contests.
Reuters news agency says that in the Macedonian capital Skopje many people wept after hearing the news and a day of national mourning was called for Wednesday.
Local radio stations started playing Proeski's songs back-to-back.

Statement of US Ambassador Gillian Milovanovic on the death of Toshe Proeski

"It is with immense shock and sadness that I learned today of the death of Tose Proeski. My family and I, and the entire US Embassy extend our deepest condolences to Tose’s friends, family and the Macedonian people. You are all in our thoughts and our prayers.
Tose touched countless lives in his time with us and provided an excellent example of how much good one person can accomplish. His music and the joy it gave to millions, and the broader inspiration he provided, particularly to young people, live on as a lasting legacy. We were honored to work with him on several projects and marveled at the energy he brought to everything he did. Tose Proeski packed a lifetime of music and joy and caring for others into his far too short life. We mourn his passing but are thankful for all he accomplished and for all that he gave to anyone who encountered him.
The loving response that always greeted Tose, whether from a stadium filled with thousands or a small child giving him a stuffed animal gift, was a reflection of Tose’s own love – of life, of music, of his public and of his country.
His family, but also Macedonia, has lost an exceptional son."

Fouéré: His music and his voice warmed the hearts of all generations

Erwan Fouéré, EU Special Representative and Head of the Delegation of the European Commission, made the following statement on the death this morning of the Macedonian pop singer, Tose PROESKI.
"Today is a very tragic day for Macedonian people as well as for all music lovers throughout Europe and the world. Tose Proeski was a young, extremely gifted and exceptional musician. As Ambassador of UNICEF, he spared no effort in fighting for humanity and helping children, especially the ones with disabilities, as well as others in need.
All the staff at the EU Mission in Skopje and myself join in the grief of the entire nation. We are united with his family in this tragic loss.
This year for Europe Day, the European Movement with the support of the EU Mission, gave Tose the award for best European achievement, in recognition of his exceptional talent and spirit of humanity. He was one of the best ambassadors for the country and the region.
His music and his voice warmed the hearts of all generations. This will be a living legacy he leaves with us to inspire present and future generations."

Tose Proeski, one of the best Macedonian vocalists ever, was born on 25 January 1981 in Prilep.
He had his first more significant public appearance at the teenage festival "Melfest" in 1996. And 1997 in Prilep, when he was awarded first prize twice in a row. His vocal abilities were amazing and soon, he was welcomed by the wider audience   very enthusiastically.
His debut album   "Nekade vo Nokta" ["Somewhere in the Night"], with 11    beautiful   songs, was released on 15th May, a day after he performed the song "Tvoite   Baknezi na Moite Beli Kosuli" ["Your Kisses on my White Shirt"] at the Skopje   festival1999.
He won the first prize by the audience   and this song was topping the charts for months.
The  most popular of them were  "Eh, da sum Zlato" ["I Wish I Were Gold"], "Ruski Rulet" ["Russian Rullet"], as well as the above mentioned "Pusti Me" ["Let Me Go"], "Ostani do Kraj" ["Stay 'Till the End"], "Usni na Usni" ["Lips on Lips"], "Sonce vo Tvojte Rusi Kosi" ["The Sun in Your Golden Hair"]...
That summer Tose  had his first solo concert in Skopje which, in spite of the rain, was unforgettable for all the fans.
In that period he started  recording  the tracks  for
His second album  "Sinot Bozji" ["The Son of God"], which was promoted by the end of June 2000, brought some great  hits, like "Nemir"("Restless") (duet with Karolina Goceva), "Vo Kosi da ti Spijam" [" Sleeping   in Your Hair"], "Izlazi me Uste Ednas" ["Lie to Me One More Time"], as well as "Iluzija" ["Illusion"] (Grand Prix at the festival  "Slavjanski Bazar" in Vitebsk ) and "Tajno Moja" ["My Secret"] (second prize at the festival  "Suncane Skale"  in Herceg Novi, Monte Negro).
The Belgrade record company BK Sound purchased the rights to release this album edition on their market, which in a flash became one of the best-selling projects in Yugoslavia.
He   started  working  on the third album "Ako me poglednes vo oci" ["If You Look Into My Eyes"] in a  music studio in Athens, Greece. The album was recorded in two versions , Macedonian and Serbian .
The Macedonian version of the album, written by  the composer Phoebus, the lyricist Marina Tucakovic and the arranger Manolis Vlachos, was  released  by the end of October 2002, preceded by a grand promotion.
Besides the title song,  the greatest  hits  on this album are : the   ballad  "Nemas ni blagodaram"  ("You  didn't even thank me"),  "Magic" (duet with the famous Esma ), "Soba za taga "("Room for sorrow"), Ledena ("A Girl Like Ice"),"Limenka" ("A Can")…
His third album was released  for the Serbian market by BK Sound, and had its promotion  in Bosnia, Republika Srpska, Monte Negro, as well as Bulgaria (under the label of Bulgarian Music Company BMK).
Tose Proeski won at  "Beovizija" in Belgrade in April 2003, with "Cija si" ["Who Do You Belong To"], a song  which  became  a  huge hit  in Macedonia and the other ex-YU republics.
To improve his singing , Tose, took classes in New York from maestro William Riley, who was also coach to famous maestro Luciano Pavarotti.
Every December Tose makes Humanitarian concerts in Universal Hall in Skopje and that is why in 2003 he was awarded Mother Theresa humanitarian award. He is also guest on many Humanitarian concerts all over world.
In 2003 he became a Regional UNICEF Ambassador.
In April 2004 he realized his 4-th album “Den za nas” (A day for us).
On 29th of June Tose has a spectacular concert on City Stadium in Skopje in front of audience of 20 000 – the best ever concert in Macedonia. 
He’s 4-th album is realized also in Serbia & Monte Negro, preceded by a grand promotion in Belgrade.
In September Tose became national UNICEF Ambassador – the youngest one in the world.
On 2nd of December Tose Proeski and his guest Anja Rupel, Toni Cetinski, Leontina, Esma and Synthesis had a great Humanitarian concert in Skopje in front of audience of 3 000 . On the concert Tose Proeski promote his new song for UNICEF “ This world”
In july 2005 Tose released his 5-th Album “ Po tebe” in Macedonia, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia & Monte Negro, Bosnia & Hercegovina in 170 000 copies.
Po Tebe" is currently the #1 selling album in Croatia and Slovenia. In just 20 days following the press release in Macedonia it sold more then 20 000 copies.
His newest song “Srce nije kamen” is on top position on official Croatian top list.

Besides world carrier Tose was preparing new album with 15 traditional Macedonian songs. Traditional song and opera singing were Tose’s biggest love.