Greek actors died because of Alzheimer's disease
Here are 3 famous actors from Greece died in Alzheimer's disease:
George Foundas
George Foundas (November 27, 2014 Kallieis-November 28, 2010 Athens) a.k.a. Giorgos Foundas, Yiorgos Foundas, Georges Foundas or Giorgos Fountas was a Greek actor. His children are called Aggeliki Georgopoulou, Efthimios Foundas and Panagiotis Foundas.
George Foundas was born in 1924 in the small village of Kallieis in the Evros regional unit of Greece. He started his career as an actor in the late 1940s and appeared in numerous films during the golden era of Greek cinema in the 1950s and 60s. He became known for his versatile acting skills and his ability to play a wide range of roles, from dramatic to comedic.
Some of his most memorable roles were in the films "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" (1955), "The Counterfeiters" (1957) and "The Ogre of Athens" (1956), which earned him critical acclaim and a loyal fan base. Aside from his acting career, George Foundas was also a writer and a poet, publishing several works during his lifetime.
He passed away on November 28, 2010 in Athens at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most beloved actors of Greek cinema. Despite his passing, he is still remembered and celebrated today, as his films continue to be shown and his contribution to Greek culture and the arts is still felt.
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Nicola Zaccaria
Nicola Zaccaria (March 9, 1923 Piraeus-July 24, 2007 Athens) a.k.a. Nicholas Angelos Zachariou was a Greek singer and actor.
He is best known for his roles in Western opera, particularly in Verdi and Mozart operas. Zaccaria performed in over 100 different roles throughout his career and appeared in all the major opera houses in the world, including La Scala in Milan, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and the Royal Opera House in London. Zaccaria also acted in films and television shows, including the Italian film "Carmen 63" and the American television series "Kojak." He was recognized as one of the greatest basses of the 20th century and was awarded with several prestigious awards and honors, including the Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese government.
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Vangelis Protopapas
Vangelis Protopapas (November 27, 2014 Tinos-May 21, 1995 Athens) also known as Evangelos Protopappas, Vagelis Protopapas or Vangelis Protopappas was a Greek actor. He had one child, Dimitris Protopappas.
Protopapas started his acting career in the 1950s and became known for his work in the theater, film and television. He appeared in over 50 films throughout his career, including "The Counterfeit Coin" (1955), "The Descent of the Nine" (1960), and "The Dictatorship of the 5,000" (1960). He also acted in popular television series like "Athenian Nights" (1960), "The Life of Alexander the Great" (1978), and "The Island" (1983).
In addition to his acting work, Protopapas was a member of the Greek Communist Party and was briefly imprisoned during the Greek military junta of 1967-1974. He was also involved in humanitarian and social activism, supporting causes such as the anti-nuclear movement and workers' rights.
Protopapas passed away in Athens in 1995 at the age of 79, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most respected actors of his generation in Greece.
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