# Death of Greek author Dionysis Charitopoulos

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> Updated: 2026-10-12T09:15:57.000Z. Sources: 44. Developments: 2.

Greek author and intellectual Dionysis Charitopoulos has died at the age of 79 following medical treatment in an Athens hospital for a serious health issue.

Charitopoulos, born in Piraeus in 1947, was recognized for a non-conformist literary style that resisted specific movements. His body of work includes 24 books, most notably the historical biography ‘Aris, the Leader of the Lawless’ (Aris, o archigos ton atakton), which examines resistance leader Aris Velouchiotis.

Following his death, political organizations including PASOK and the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) issued condolences, praising his ability to represent the lives of ordinary people through his writing.

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### 2026-10-12: Dionysis Charitopoulos, prominent Greek author, dies at 79

Prominent Greek author and intellectual Dionysis Charitopoulos has died at age 79, leaving behind a significant literary legacy including his famous biography of Aris Velouchiotis.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dionysis-charitopoulos-prominent-greek-author-dies-at-79-1

### 2026-10-09: Dionysis Charitopoulos, prominent Greek author, dies at 79

Renowned Greek author Dionysis Charitopoulos has passed away at age 79. He was celebrated for his non-conformist literary style and his historical biography of Aris Velouchiotis.

40 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dionysis-charitopoulos-prominent-greek-author-dies-at-79

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