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Legendary Singer Marinella Dies at 87

Published March 28, 2026, 20:14
Legendary Singer Marinella Dies at 87

The great singer Marinella passed away at the age of 87, after battling the effects of a severe stroke she suffered at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in September 2024. Marinella was born in Thessaloniki in 1938 and began her career in theater, before establishing herself as one of the leading performers of Greek music. She showed her talent from a young age, participating in radio shows and advertisements. Her career took off when she replaced the main singer in a theatrical troupe. Marinella leaves behind an invaluable musical legacy, having indelibly etched her name in the history of Greek song.