Giannis Kotsiras pays tribute to Giorgos Mazonakis following his sudden death

During a concert in Nicosia on the evening of Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Greek singer Giannis Kotsiras shared a touching personal anecdote about his late colleague, Giorgos Mazonakis. The tribute followed the sudden announcement of the popular singer's death at the age of 54.

Kotsiras recounted a time when they were performing at neighboring venues in Piraeus, with Kotsiras working alongside Giorgos Dalaras, Lavrentis Machairitsas, and Giannis Zouganelis. Kotsiras recalled visiting Mazonakis after a show to compliment his success, to which Mazonakis famously replied, "Giannis, that is how it is; for every paradise, there is a hell." Following this recollection, Kotsiras performed the song "Aniko se mena" in his honor, creating a deeply emotional atmosphere for the audience.

The event served as an immediate public memorial for Mazonakis, who was widely recognized for his influence on the Greek music scene. No further details regarding the cause of death or funeral arrangements were mentioned in the reports.