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Maro Kontou's funeral to be held on Friday in Athens, Nikitas Kaklamanis to eulogize.

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Maro Kontou, a renowned Greek actress, passed away on July 15, 2026, at the age of 92.
Her funeral took place at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens on July 17, where numerous family, friends, colleagues, and public figures attended to pay their respects.
A eulogy was delivered by Nikitas Kaklamanis, who also shared insights about her battle with cancer.
Kontou was buried at the A' Cemetery of Athens, next to her mother, and her family requested donations to the "Mother" Infant Center in her memory.
The event was marked by emotional tributes from the arts and political communities, highlighting her significant contributions to Greek cinema and theater.

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Maro Kontou, a beloved figure in Greek cinema, passed away on July 15, 2026, at the age of 92. Her funeral service took place on July 17 at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, attracting a large gathering of family, friends, colleagues, and admirers from both the political and artistic communities, paying their respects to the esteemed actress.

Among those present was Nikitas Kaklamanis, who delivered a eulogy highlighting Kontou's two-year battle with cancer, which she faced mostly in private. Attendees expressed their sorrow through warm applause and emotional tributes during the service. Kontou was remembered fondly by many as a treasured gift to Greece, with attendees calling her a “great lady of the arts.” Following the service, she was laid to rest at the First Cemetery of Athens, next to her mother, as per her wishes.

The family requested that, instead of floral tributes, contributions be made to the Mother Infant Center in her memory. The ceremony was marked by an atmosphere of deep respect and affection, underscoring the significant impact Kontou had on Greek culture and the arts throughout her life.

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