“Tears and words cannot express how much, how much we will miss you” wrote Maria Tzobanaki – “You were and always will be a boy” the post of G. Gerontidakis
Shock and sadness prevails in the artistic world from the news of the death of the actor Dimitris Imellos, at the age of 57, who became more widely known from his role in “Sasmos” as the police officer “Antonis Fragiadakis”.
The great actor breathed his last in the hospital where he had been hospitalized for a long time, as he had been fighting cancer for the last few years. However, despite the difficulties he faced, he worked normally, attending rehearsals, filming and theater performances.
The protagonist of “Sasmus”, Maria Tzompanakiexpressed her emotion at the loss of her colleague, while expressing how sorry she is that she didn’t get to see him. In fact, he posted a photo of himself in Naxos, which was one of his favorite islands, writing on Instagram: “There in your Naxos, in the “blessing of God”, our dear Dimitris. Tears and words cannot express how much we will miss you. My dear Dimitris, I didn’t catch you. I will love the look of your soul forever. Ah, our Dimitris”.
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The author Spyros Petroulakis who created the character of “Antonis Fragiadakis” in Sasmos, also said goodbye to that actor with a post on Instagram. “The pain is great, as is your absence, Antonis Fragiadakis. Goodbye…” he wrote.
THE George Gerontidakis he said goodbye to him with a story on Instagram, with a photo showing the actor laughing and the message: “You were and always will be a boy. I love you my friend. Have a good trip, skalidomutsune,” he wrote on top of a photo showing the actor laughing.
“Pope Michael” of “Sasmos”, Michalis Aerakishe also wished the actor a “good trip”, while also making a promise. “I owe you a backgammon.”
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The actor Alexandros Logothetiswho was also his close friend, shared a memory from their joint vacation in Crete in 2018. “There in Crete in the summer of 2018, in the cave you told me existed. There in Livikos that you loved so much, I will remember you there and on the board where I had the honor and the fortune to be by your side. Have a good trip my dear man,” he wrote.
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Vassilis Bispikis, who also briefly played in the series, described his late colleague as the “bravest man”, while he also wished him a “good journey”.
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Condolences from the Ministry of Culture
“The loss of Dimitris Imellos deprives Art of a dedicated servant, who still had a lot to give”, emphasizes the Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni about the loss of the actor.
He characterizes him as “one of the most talented and accomplished actors of his generation” who performed a wide range of roles from classical script to contemporary repertoire, making the most of his “robust theatrical equipment”.
The statement of the Minister of Culture:
“It was with great sadness that I learned of the completely premature loss of Dimitris Imellos. Dimitris Imellos was one of the most talented and accomplished actors of his generation. He made the most of his solid theatrical equipment, to give us unique performances in every role he played. Undeniable witness to his talent, but also to the painstaking friction in the roles he faced, their origin from a very wide spectrum, from the classical repertoire to the contemporary repertoire. But also his selective passages from the cinema and the big screen, as well as his collaboration with our biggest stages and directors. His talent shone early on, as he had the completely just honor of being the first recipient of the coveted “Horn Award”. The magnitude of his loss is, unfortunately, compounded even more by the fact that he left at his most creative and mature age and at the height of his career on the stage. His loss deprives Art of a devoted servant, who still had much to give. To his family, his colleagues and his many friends, I offer my most sincere condolences.”
Source: Skai
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