Popular Greek singer-songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos has died at 80
Popular Greek singer-songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos, known for his allegorical and deeply poetic lyrics that commented on Greek politics, identity and society, has died. He was 80.
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September 17, 2025 Hollywood legend Robert Redford dies at 89
Actor, director and producer Robert Redford, who was both the quintessential handsome Hollywood leading man and an influential supporter of independent films through his Sundance Institute, had died at the age of 89, The New York Times reported, citing his publicist. Once dismissed as “just another California blond”, Redford’s charm and craggy good looks made […]
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GREECE
August 25, 2025 Journalist and former MP Dimitris Konstantaras dies at 79
Journalist and former MP Dimitris Konstantaras has passed away at the age of 79, his son announced in a social media post.
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SPORTS
July 4, 2025 Death of Liverpool forward Jota leaves football world in shock
The death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota in a car crash aged 28 has left the football world in shock. Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, both died after the Lamborghini they were travelling in crashed in the Spanish province of Zamora. BBC Sport has been told the 28-year-old Jota was on his […]
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CULTURE
June 15, 2025 Clarinet master Petroloukas Halkias dies at 90
Celebrated Greek clarinetist Petroloukas Halkias, a towering figure in traditional music from the Epirus region and a key ambassador of its sound both in Greece and abroad, has died at the age of 90.
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GREEKS ABROAD
March 31, 2025 Richard Chamberlain, Shogun star, dies aged 90
Richard Chamberlain, the actor best known for his role in the 1960s medical drama Dr Kildare and leading role in Shogun, has died aged 90, his publicist has confirmed to the BBC. Chamberlain earned the title “king of the mini-series” for his leading roles in Shogun and The Thorn Birds. He died late on Saturday […]
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WORLD
March 22, 2025 Heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman dies aged 76
Boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman has died aged 76. Known as Big George in the ring, the American built one of the most remarkable and enduring careers in the sport, winning Olympic gold in 1968 and claiming the world heavyweight title twice, 21 years apart – the second making him the oldest champion in history […]
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WORLD
February 27, 2025 Gene Hackman found dead at Santa Fe home with wife and dog
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, beloved for his roles in iconic films such as The French Connection and Unforgiven, has passed away at the age of 94. Hackman was found dead on February 27 at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa. Their dog was also discovered deceased at the residence.
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GREECE
January 25, 2025 Archbishop Anastasios of Albania dies
Archbishop Anastasios of Albania, who revived the country’s Orthodox Church after the fall of the communist regime in 1990, has died in Athens. He was 95.
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SPORTS
January 24, 2025 Greek soccer legend Mimis Domazos, ‘the General,’ passes away at 83
Greek soccer legend Mimis Domazos, nicknamed “the General,” passed away on Friday at the age of 83.
