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Greek movie stars died at 79

Here are 1 famous actors from Greece died at 79:

Giannis Gionakis

Giannis Gionakis (September 18, 1922 Athens-August 25, 2002 Athens) also known as Giannis Gkionakis or Ioannis Gionakis was a Greek actor. His child is called Polina Gionaki.

He died caused by respiratory infection.

Giannis Gionakis graduated from the Drama School of National Theatre of Greece in 1946 and made his stage debut the same year. He went on to have a successful career in Greek theatre, film and television, becoming one of the most popular and beloved actors of his time. In addition to his acting career, Gionakis was also an accomplished director, having directed several stage productions throughout his career. He was also a writer, having published a book of memoirs titled "My Life on Stage" in 1998. Despite his success, Gionakis remained humble and dedicated to his craft until his passing in 2002. He is remembered as an icon in Greek entertainment history.

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