Mikhail Kalashnikov, Maker of the Kalashnikov-47, aka the AK-47, one of the world’s most popular machine guns, has had heart trouble and been in intensive care since Nov 17, but The official cause of death has yet to be revealed.
Kalashnikov made many small arms as week as the AK series(AKM, and AK-74). Mr. Kalashnikov never made a penny from the sales of AK’s, but only made money from the licensing of his name. A public funeral will be arranged.
Here is a Video of just before he turned 93:
BTW, AK-47 is one of the most talked about weapons in Hip Hop.