Azerbaijani People's Artist Ilhama Guliyeva died this morning.

According to the Ministry of Health Emergency Medical Aid Station, the call was received 2 hours before her death. The causes of death of the popular singer will be announced in the coming minutes. Ilhama Guliyeva's family confirmed the death.

Ilhama Guliyeva was born in Baku on 17 August 1943.

She was a soloist of Estrada Orchestra of State TV and Radio Broadcasting Company in 1965-1970, and the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall in 1970-1980. Since 1980, she has been a soloist of ("Azconcert"). Her repertoire included works of Azerbaijani and foreign composers. She went on tour to a number of foreign countries, including the UK, Spain, Denmark, Turkey, Germany, etc.

Guliyeva was the daughter of singer Tukezban Ismayilova. She has one son.