US EditionGreek Singer-Songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos Buried in a State Funeral
- Dionysis Savvopoulos was buried in a state-sponsored funeral at Athens' First Cemetery on Saturday, four days after his death at age 80 due to a heart attack.
- Thousands attended Savvopoulos's funeral, with many walking 1.2 miles behind the hearse to the cemetery, showing respect for the well-loved artist.
- Former President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis were among those who eulogized Savvopoulos, describing him as a voice of uncomfortable truths.
- Savvopoulos's music blended rock, folk-rock, jazz, and Greek popular music, and he remained politically active throughout his career.
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Greek singer-songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos buried in a state funeral
Greek singer-songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos was buried Saturday in Athens’ First Cemetery. He died at 80 after a heart attack following a battle with cancer since 2020.
With the "Synefoula" the procession to the First Cemetery - Emotions among the mourners - Crowds of people were found inside and outside the Metropolis of Athens for the "Nionio" of Greece
Dionysis Savvopoulos has passed into history. Since 4 pm on Saturday, the great creator has been resting in his last home at the 1st Cemetery of Athens, where he was taken accompanied by a crowd of people.… Dionysis Savvopoulos: In the arms of History but "may the dances last" - NAFTEMPORIKI
Emotion, tears and songs at the last farewell to Dionysis Savvopoulos Politicians, artists and a large crowd at the last farewell to Dionysis Savvopoulos. The body of the leading songwriter arrived early in the morning at the chapel of the Metropolis of Athens, where it remained until 12 noon for the public. The funeral was held at the Metropolis of Athens at public expense and then the procession began on foot to the First Cemetery of Athens. F…
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