Greek actress Betty Valasi holds funeral in Athens

Family, friends, and colleagues gathered at the First Cemetery of Athens on Monday, October 19, to pay their final respects to renowned Greek actress Betty Valasi. Valasi, who passed away on October 15 at the age of 89, was honored with a political funeral.

Valasi was a prominent figure in Greek theater, cinema, and television, most famously recognized for her role as ‘Loxandra’ in the 1980 ERT series. Her career included participation in at least 14 feature films and collaborations with esteemed directors. In her later years, she faced health challenges, including dementia, and resided at the ‘House of the Fighter’ (Spiti tou Agonisti) care facility.

Attendees at the service included her son, Nikolas Minissali, as well as prominent figures such as Dimitris Koutsoumpas, General Secretary of the KKE, Nikos Karagiorgis, Anna Fonsou, and Semina Digeni. Following the ceremony in Athens, her burial is expected to take place in her home village.