Greek music icon dies
By BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (47693)
St. Catharines, Ontario
September 2, 2021 8:00am CST
Mikis Theodorakis has died.
Who? you might ask...
He's the guy that composed the music for the 1964 comedy Zorba the Greek. Anthony Quinn was nominated for a best actor oscar for his portrayal of Zorba, but lost out to Rex Harrison ('enry 'iggins, My Fair Lady).
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Mikis Theodorakis, the beloved Greek composer whose rousing music and life of political defiance won acclaim abroad and inspired millions at home, died Thursday. He was 96. His death at his home in central Athens was announced on stat
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
2 Sep 21
This man isn't a familiar name to some, but he was a remarkable musician! What a great loss, to the music lovers of the entire world, to his friends&family, also.
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@BarBaraPrz (47693)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
2 Sep 21
Yes. I think he also did the music for Serpico.
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
2 Sep 21
@BarBaraPrz What a remarkable musician, music for the entire world to enjoy!
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@GardenGerty (160996)
• United States
7 Sep 21
We hate to lose these wonderfully talented people.
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@Letranknight2015 (52090)
• Philippines
6 Sep 21
He didn't even reach a 100. that's just sad, at least he held it long.
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