99-year-old Greek composer and pianist Mimis Plessas, known for over 100 film scores and 70 theatrical works, died before his 100th birthday.

Mimis Plessas, a celebrated Greek composer and pianist, died at 99 just before his 100th birthday on October 12. Active in theater, cinema, and television, he composed over 100 film scores and 70 theatrical works, significantly influencing Greek culture, especially during the 1960s and 70s. Educated in Greece and the U.S., Plessas was also a trained chemist. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis honored him as a vital figure in the arts.

October 05, 2024
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