Maro Kontou: 'Leave a cigarette and a whiskey on my chair' – Her final wish, funeral on Friday

The Greek artistic community is mourning the loss of Maro Kontou, a celebrated actress who died on Wednesday, July 15, at the age of 92. Her funeral is scheduled for Friday, July 17, at the First Cemetery of Athens, where family, friends, and colleagues will gather to bid farewell.

Kontou had reportedly shared a poignant final wish with a close friend, Nikitas Kaklamanis. She asked that during future gatherings of their circle, a cigarette and a glass of whiskey be placed on her empty chair, a testament to her enduring spirit and desire to remain a part of their fellowship.

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Leave a cigarette and a whiskey on my chair.

Despite having recently been discharged from the hospital, the veteran actress had been facing serious health issues. A medical announcement from "Agios Savvas" Hospital confirmed her passing due to a severe deterioration of her condition, despite the dedicated efforts of the medical staff to save her life. The announcement expressed sincere condolences to her loved ones.

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With deepest sorrow, we announce that today, 15-07-2026, in the early morning hours, the well-known actress Mariant... Maro Kontou passed away at the General Oncology Hospital of Athens 'The Agios Savvas' following a severe deterioration of her health condition and despite the persistent efforts of the attending physicians. We express our sincere condolences to her relatives.