Tahir Salahov was a pure-hearted, sincere, extremely talented and generous man. Thanks to his multifaceted talent, inexhaustible energy and unwavering devotion to his profession, he won the great and endless love of art lovers all over the world.

Axar.az reports that the statement came from First Vice President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva on Instagram.

"The bright memory of Tahir Salahov will live forever in the hearts of his relatives, colleagues, friends and many admirers of his unique talent," the First Vice President said.