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Beloved Greek Actor Christos Valavanidis Passes Away at 81

Published March 7, 2026, 12:12
Beloved Greek Actor Christos Valavanidis Passes Away at 81

Renowned Greek actor Christos Valavanidis passed away at the age of 81 after a long battle with health issues. The news of his death was announced by the family of Eleni Gerassimidi and Antonis Xenos. Valavanidis graduated from the Drama School of the National Theatre in 1973 and collaborated with numerous theatre companies and state stages. He served all genres of theatre, from ancient drama to modern theatre and musical theatre. He participated in many performances, such as “Mormolis,” “The Taming of the Shrew,” “The Wasps,” and “Little Shop of Horrors.” Together with his wife, Aspasia Kralli, he founded the “Apo Michanis Theatre.” In addition to theatre, Valavanidis had a successful career in television and cinema, appearing in popular series and films, such as “The Minor Key of Dawn,” “The Arbitrary Ones,” and “Louf…”.