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George Papadakis Passes Away After Cardiac Arrest

Published January 4, 2026, 18:06
George Papadakis Passes Away After Cardiac Arrest

Journalist George Papadakis passed away today, January 4th, at the General Hospital of Athens 'Laiko', after suffering a cardiac arrest. Mr. Papadakis was transported to the hospital at 17:42 from Kolonaki, following a call to the EKAB ambulance service. CPR was immediately initiated by EKAB personnel and continued at Laiko Hospital's emergency department, where his death was confirmed at 18:26. The administration and staff of Laiko Hospital expressed their sincere condolences to the family of the deceased. The Minister of Health, Adonis Georgiadis, who was a long-time friend of George Papadakis, also expressed his grief and condolences to his family, stating that Greece mourns with them.