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On This Day: Nikos Samaras Passed Away

Published January 4, 2026, 08:00
On This Day: Nikos Samaras Passed Away

On January 4, 2013, Nikos Samaras, a prominent volleyball player, passed away at the age of 42 due to a brain aneurysm. Samaras had a distinguished career, with 263 appearances for the Greek National Team and having played for several notable clubs, such as Orestiada, Iraklis, and Panathinaikos. His death caused grief in the sports world.