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Nikos Kalogeropoulos, acclaimed Greek actor and artist, dies at 74

Nikos Kalogeropoulos, a prominent Greek actor, director, screenwriter, poet, and songwriter, has died at the age of 74. He passed away in a public hospital after a battle with cancer.

Kalogeropoulos was a significant figure in Greek cinema and television, particularly during the 1980s and 1990s. He earned multiple accolades at the Thessaloniki Film Festival, including awards for his roles in ‘Mathé paidí mou grammata’ (1981), ‘Rebetiko’ (1983), and ‘Loufa kai Parallagi’ (1984).

His diverse career spanned theater, film, and television, with notable appearances in series such as ‘Sto Camping’ and ‘I Methysmeni Politeia’. Beyond acting, he was a prolific creator who published poetry collections and wrote theatrical works. He was also known for his unconventional artistic approach and his involvement in cultural initiatives, such as the ‘Trenohtechnio’ in Kyparissia.

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Athens · Greece · Kosta Michailidis School of Theatre · Kostas Ferris · Kostis Michailidis · Kyparissia Hospital · Lina Mendoni · Messenia · Messinia · Nikos Kalogeropoulos · Nikos Perakis · Thessaloniki Film Festival

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