Loukas Fourlas commemorates his daughter Artemis on the anniversary of her passing

On August 19, 2026, Cypriot Member of the European Parliament Loukas Fourlas shared a public tribute in memory of his daughter, Artemis, who passed away on August 19, 2017. Artemis died at the age of nearly four years old following a battle with cancer.

The tribute, posted on his personal Facebook account, featured a poignant message expressing his enduring grief and paternal love. Mr. Fourlas described his daughter as his "little hero" and his "little fairy," emphasizing that while nine years have passed since her death, the pain of the loss remains deeply ingrained in his life. Sources provide conflicting information regarding the exact number of years elapsed since her passing: while ink.com and AlphaNews state the anniversary marks eight years, OmegaLive reports it as nine years since her death.

Throughout the years, Mr. Fourlas has been vocal about his experiences with grief, often speaking publicly about the impact of this loss. His latest message reiterated that his memories of her smile, voice, and presence continue to remain a significant part of his life, despite the passage of time.