His death has caused grief of academic Giorgos Grammatikakis at the age of 84.

“The loss of Giorgos Grammatikakis leaves a huge void in the academic community, but also in the hearts of his friends and those who had the privilege of knowing him. Because the professor was not just a brilliant astrophysicist and a worthy Cretan. He was also a creative tour guide for anyone fascinated by the magic of the universe, popularizing its mysteries.
However, he was also an active citizen who represented our country with dignity in the seats of the European Parliament. While, until the end of his journey, with all his public interventions, he bridged science and politics with a compass of his vision for a better society. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones.” writes in his post on social media o Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Kasselakis: “Teacher – with all the depth of the word”

The president of SYRIZA-PS also made a post about the death of Giorgos Grammatikakis, Stefanos Kasselakis. Specifically, Mr. Kasselakis wrote:

“Teacher – in the full sense of the word – university, rector, MEP, thinker. Giorgos Grammatikakis leaves a great work and the sweetest memory of humanity to his students. His book “The Countess of Berenice” achieved a unique record. To get into over 100,000 homes a book that talks about the creation of the universe and the “big bang”. I want to express my sincere condolences to his people, with a phrase of TS Eliot: “This is how the world ends: not with a spectacular explosion but with a whimper”.

Androulakis: George stamped the social, political and scientific life of the place

“Today dawned a very difficult day for those who heard, read, met and loved Giorgos Grammatikakis. Our wise teacher set out on the great journey. George stamped the social, political and scientific life of the place. He was rector of the University of Crete and a member of the European Parliament. Above all, he was an intellectual profound democrat, who spoke his mind bravely opening new avenues of hope for us all. He stood out for his kindness and high sense of humor, which was revealing of his roots from his beloved Plateau. Today we mourn the loss of an important Greek, a special person. My sincere condolences to his family” said the president of PASOK-KINAL, Nikos Androulakis.

Eugenakis: He deservedly earned the respect of his colleagues, both for the dedication with which he served science and for his kind character

The Minister of Rural Development and Food – Member of Parliament of Heraklion, Mr. L. Avgenakis, also issued a statement of condolence.

“It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to an excellent man and distinguished scientist, a native of the city of Heraklion and “incurably Cretan”, Giorgos Grammatikakis.

Giorgos Grammatikakis was Professor of Physics and Rector of the University of Crete. Very prolific and versatile, he was also a member of the European Parliament, worthily representing our country in the seats of the European Parliament.

A man of prowess, he loved and was strongly loved by Heraklion and deservedly won the respect of his colleagues, both for the devotion with which he served science and for his kind character, morals and hard work. His career leaves behind a huge legacy.

I express my sincere and warm condolences to his family.”

Condolences from the Lyric Stage as well

But also the administration and the staff of the national team Lyric Stage express their deep sadness over the death of Giorgos Grammatikakis, who served as Vice-President of the Board of Directors of the ELLS, from 2012 to 2018. “The President Hariton Stavropoulos, the Board of Directors and the Artistic Director of the National Opera Giorgos Koumentakis, with the deepest respect for the work and the memory of the deceased, express their sincere condolences to the family of Giorgos Grammatikakis” the relevant announcement states.

Condolences from the regional governor and the mayor of Heraklion

They also issued relevant announcements the regional governor of Crete, Stavros Arnautakis and mayor of Heraklion, Vassilis Lambrinos. “We bid farewell to Giorgos Grammatikakis with honor and respect. The leading scientist, who followed a unique and great course of study and research, contributing decisively to the development of the University of Crete, as Professor in the Department of Physics and later as Rector of the Foundation. Giorgos Grammatikakis, deservedly included among the leading scientists of modern Greece. With a rich written work, with international academic publications, he highlighted the science he served, trying to transfer it to his students. His contribution to science is a brilliant legacy for generations to come. An active citizen, he also served the country as a Member of the European Parliament. His ideas are innovative. The values ​​and code of ethics of non-negotiable. I personally say goodbye to him with great sadness. May his memory be eternal. Sincere condolences to his family” wrote the regional governor of Crete.

THE mayor of Heraklionin turn noted: “Giorgos Grammatikakis belongs to the emblematic personalities of modern Greece. His multi-faceted, brilliant career in the areas of university teaching, scientific research, the administration of the University of Crete, the writing of important works, his presence and key actions in the political and social life of our country, is a valuable legacy for the younger generations of our country. Starting from Heraklion in difficult but also fruitful years, he connected his life with the field of Natural Science and its teaching, but also its opening to the whole society, through books and speeches. His restless spirit, his concern for the fate of our homeland, motivated him to constantly participate in the public life of our country, with essential actions, in scientific, political events, in the needs of the University of Crete (of which he was an unwilling supporter, from the position of teacher and later rector), as well as with his term as a member of the European Parliament. The Municipality of Heraklion honored his work with the “Ethical Order” Award, recognizing his invaluable contribution to science, the University of Crete, and the society of our country. My deepest condolences to his family.”