Investigation into the death of singer Giorgos Mazonakis continues as funeral takes place

Popular Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis passed away at age 54 following a cardiac arrest during a plasmapheresis treatment at a private clinic in Kolonaki, Athens, on September 9, 2026. His funeral was held on September 14, 2026, at the Holy Trinity Church in Nikaia, preceded by a public vigil that drew thousands of mourners.

Legal authorities are currently investigating the circumstances of his death, focusing on a critical 87-minute gap between the machine's shutdown and the call to emergency services (EKAB). Two doctors, Ilias Theodoropoulos and Ioanna Gaka, are facing charges of exposure leading to death. A photograph recovered from Gaka's mobile phone, showing the singer during the medical procedure, is being analyzed by authorities to determine the timing and status of the patient. The family is seeking a reclassification of the charges to homicide with possible intent.

On September 14, the accused doctors appeared before an investigator to provide testimony. Authorities are currently reviewing digital evidence from the medical machinery, which reportedly recorded the precise moment of cardiac arrest, alongside conflicting deposition statements. Further judicial decisions regarding the charges depend on the analysis of these digital findings.