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Giorgos Papadakis Passes Away at 74

Published January 5, 2026, 13:29

Giorgos Papadakis, a well-known television presenter of the show “Kalimera Ellada” (Good Morning Greece), passed away at the age of 74 after a severe myocardial infarction. The news of his death caused shock and sadness in the television and journalistic world, as well as among citizens who followed him daily. His nephew, Antonis Papadakis, with whom he also collaborated on television, bid farewell to his uncle through a moving post on Facebook. In his post, he expressed his pain over the loss and his sadness that Giorgos Papadakis did not live to enjoy his grandchildren. Giorgos Papadakis had a long and successful career in television, distinguished by his immediacy, honesty, and ability to ask crucial questions. The show “Kalimera Ellada” became synonymous with his name and was an important part of the daily lives of many viewers. The loss of Giorgos Papadakis leaves a large void in Greek television, and his memory will remain alive in the hearts of those who knew and appreciated him.