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:
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. Petrica Stoian Matu
He was a prominent soloist for this Târgu-Jiu based professional ensemble for a decade. Originally from the area in Mehedinți County, Stoian
His death prompted a legal investigation by prosecutors regarding the medical treatment he received, specifically hyperbaric oxygen therapy sessions he had undergone shortly before his passing. He was a prominent soloist for this Târgu-Jiu
Petrică Mâțu Stoian passed away on at the age of 61.
Stoian was known for his upbeat party songs and traditional doinas, often collaborating with other folk stars like and Niculina Stoican . Some of his most popular tracks include: "I-Auzi, Lume Lume" "Toate, Cu Drag, Le-Am Facut" "La Craiova-n Targul Mare" "Mândrulița mea prejneană"