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Melina Mercouri

Melina Mercouri

Greek actress, singer and politician. Minister of Culture of Greece (1920-1994)

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    Greek actress Betty Valasi dies at 89; political funeral set for 19 October

    Greek actress Betty Valasi died on Thursday, 15 October 2026, aged 89. The KKE announced that her funeral will take place on Monday, 19 October, at 11:30 at the First Cemetery, and that it will be political.

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