Armenian painter Mher Mansurian has died Friday morning in France.

He was the brother of renowned composer, Honored Art Worker of the Armenian SSR Tigran Mansurian; and prominent opera singer, soprano Arax Mansourian.

The news about the artist's death was reported to Armenpress by Mher Mansurian's niece, Nvard Mansourian.

Mher Mansurian will be laid to rest on January 11 in France. But at his request, his wife will bring a handful of soil to Armenia.