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.
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: Petrica Stoian Matu
Petrică Mâțu Stoian passed away on at the age of 61. He died at the Reșița County Emergency Hospital