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Funeral of Greek Singer Marinella to be Held on Tuesday

Published March 29, 2026, 20:01
Funeral of Greek Singer Marinella to be Held on Tuesday

The funeral of Marinella, the iconic Greek singer, will be held on Tuesday, March 31st, at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens at 2:00 PM. Her body will be on public display at the chapel of the Church of Saint Eleftherios from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the same day. Marinella's family announced that the funeral will be held in a private family circle and requests that, instead of wreaths, donations be made to "Flame", the Association of Parents of Children with Cancer. Marinella passed away on Saturday, March 28th, at the age of 87. Marinella, known as the "great lady" of Greek song, left behind a huge musical legacy. Her career spanned decades and she was associated with great names in the Greek music scene, such as Zambetas. The news of Marinella's death has caused sadness in the artistic world and among her fans. Her contribution to Greek music is invaluable and her memory will live on through her songs.