Celebrated Czech artist, musician, and pedagogue Milan Knížák will be honored with a state funeral in Prague’s Strašnice on August 7th, according to his widow, Marie Knížáková. Knížák passed away on Sunday at the age of 86. The decision to grant him a state funeral was made by the government of Andrej Babiš and approved by his family. The funeral will serve as a final farewell to the influential figure in Czech arts and culture. Details regarding the ceremony have not yet been released, but the state’s involvement underscores Knížák’s significance to the nation. His passing marks a loss for the Czech artistic community and beyond.