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.
Outside of music, he was an entrepreneur who managed his own and orchard. Death and Legacy Petrica Stoian Matu
He was a prominent soloist for this Târgu-Jiu based professional ensemble for a decade. He died at the Reșița County Emergency Hospital
He remains a beloved figure in Romania, frequently remembered through tribute concerts and memorial groups. Petrica Matu Stoian: albums, songs, concerts | Deezer and pre-existing heart conditions
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: