The composer of “Zorba the Greek” dies at the age of 96
The Greek Ministry of Culture said that the composer Mikis Theodorakis, whose immortal music contributed to the 1964 movie "Zorba the Greek", cemented the image of the sunny and happy country in the eyes of millions of tourists, died yesterday at the age of 96.
With his tall stature, thoughtful physique, and wavy hair, Theodorakis' music launched his own vision of the world: a progressive and democratic vision of communism.
Tourism Minister Lina Mendoni said: “Today we lost part of the soul of Greece.
Mikis Theodorakis, Mikis the teacher, intellectual and revolutionary, Mikis the Greek, is gone.
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