Irene Papas "personified Greek beauty on screen and on stage," Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said in a statement.
According to the Greek state news agency ANA, Irène Papas died earlier in the day on Wednesday.
The cause of his death was not immediately known.
Irène Papas' health had been fragile for some time.
One of the best-known Greek actresses abroad alongside Mélina Mercouri, she starred in some sixty films during her career which spanned six decades.
She shared the bill with renowned comedians like Richard Burton, Kirk Douglas, James Cagney and Jon Voigt.
Irène Papas has received numerous awards, including Best Actress in 1961 at the Berlin Film Festival and a Golden Lion in Venice in 2009 for her entire career.
She was popular in Italy, where she appeared regularly in films and television series, including her last role in 2004.
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