Iconic Greek singer Marinella dies aged 87 | Euronews

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By&nbsp Orestes Georgiou Daniel Published on 28/03/2026 - 19:56 GMT+1 • Updated 20:48 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp The singer, whose career has spanned over six decades, suffered a stroke during a performance at Athens' ancient Odeon theatre in 2024. She had suffered a stroke while performing at Athens' ancient Odeon theatre in September 2024, that left her hospitalised for four months and from which she never recovered. Marinella released 66 solo albums in a career that began in 1956, and included collaborations with Greece's most notable composers, such as Mikis Theodorakis, Stavros Xarhakos and Manos Hadjidakis. Go to accessibility shortcuts Share Comments Read more Culture news French rapper Gims investigated for 'aggravated money laundering' Culture news MEPs say Russia should not be allowed to join the Venice Biennale Culture news New DNA evidence rewrites early history of man's best friend Culture singer Greece

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The singer, whose career has spanned over six decades, suffered a stroke during a performance at Athens' ancient Odeon theatre in 2024.
Famous Greek singer Marinella has passed away at the age of 87, her family announced in a statement.
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"It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of Marinella, our beloved mother and grandmother, who passed away at her home today, 28 March 2026 at 6 pm," the statement read.
She had suffered a stroke while performing at Athens' ancient Odeon theatre in September 2024, that left her hospitalised for four months and from which she never recovered.
Marinella, representative of Greece in the 19th Eurovision Song Contest, runs along Brighton beach in England, 2 April 1974.
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Born Kyriaki Papadopoulou in 1938 in Thessaloniki, she rose to become one the most celebrated artists in Greek popular folk music.
Marinella released 66 solo albums in a career that began in 1956, and included collaborations with Greece's most notable composers, such as Mikis Theodorakis, Stavros Xarhakos and Manos Hadjidakis.
She represented Greece in its first ever entry into the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974.
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- Marinella released 66 solo albums in a career that began in 1956, and included collaborations with Greece's most notable composers, such as Mikis Theodorakis, Stavros Xarhakos and Manos Hadjidakis.

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This article covers marinella, greece, culture topics. Notable strengths include discussion of marinella. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 265.