Funeral of singer Giorgos Mazonakis held in Nikaia
The funeral of popular Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis, 54, takes place today, September 14, 2026, at the Holy Trinity Church in Nikaia, the neighborhood where the artist grew up. Following the service at 13:00, his burial will be held at the Third Cemetery of Athens in a private family ceremony. Mazonakis passed away on Wednesday, September 9, after suffering a cardiac arrest while undergoing a plasmapheresis procedure at a private clinic in Kolonaki. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
Thousands of fans and colleagues gathered for a public vigil starting on the evening of September 13 at the Holy Trinity Church to pay their final respects. Mourners sang his hits and left floral tributes, honoring his legacy in the Greek music scene. Many fellow artists, including Michalis Hatzigiannis, Nikos Makropoulos, and Paola, have shared public tributes, reflecting the deep impact Mazonakis had on his audience and peers. The family has requested that, in lieu of wreaths, donations be made to the organization Humanity Greece.