Developments in the investigation of Giorgos Mazonakis' death

On September 9, 2026, Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis died following a cardiac arrest during a plasmapheresis procedure at a private medical office on Karneadou Street in Kolonaki, Athens. Authorities have launched an investigation involving two doctors, Ionna Gaka and Ilias Theodoropoulos, who have been remanded in custody. Recently, the court approved the lifting of communication secrecy for six mobile phones and electronic devices belonging to the doctors, staff, and the deceased, covering the period from July 11 to September 10, 2026.

Legal representation for the case has become complex, as the doctors' defense teams diverged due to conflicting defensive positions. Following the withdrawal of lawyers Nikos and Tellos Agapinos from Gaka's defense, her new attorney, Nikos Alexandris, also resigned, stating it was impossible to continue representation under current conditions. Meanwhile, forensic examination of a defibrillator found in the office revealed it was non-functional and had never been used. Several witnesses, including nurses and a secretary, have testified about the chaotic moments during the incident, reporting that the medical team struggled to manage the emergency before paramedics arrived.