Actor and director Pavlos Kourtidis passes away at 52

Greek actor, choreographer, and director Pavlos Kourtidis has died at the age of 52 following a serious illness. The announcement was made on Monday, June 22, by actor Spyros Bibilas via social media. Kourtidis was the founder of the PK Theater located in the Neo Kosmos district of Athens, a venue dedicated to dance and theatrical performances. Born and raised in Wuppertal, Germany, he maintained a professional career spanning Athens, Berlin, and Liverpool. His television work included notable appearances in Greek series such as 'Agries Melisses' and 'Kokkino Potami', as well as German productions like 'Alt Ledig Findet' and the ZDF/ZDFneo series 'Rembetis die Geisterjäger'. Bibilas noted that the funeral will take place in the actor's place of origin. Kourtidis leaves behind a professional legacy in both acting and directing across multiple countries. The artistic community has expressed its condolences to his family following the news of his passing.