Acclaimed actress Maro Kontou has died at the age of 92, it was announced on Wednesday.
According to reports, the beloved actress and former New Democracy MP had been receiving treatment at Agios Savvas Hospital in recent days.
Her health had deteriorated over the past few weeks, and she was admitted to Attikon University Hospital on 15 June with a serious respiratory condition.
The woman with her large, expressive eyes entered Greece’s acting scene in the 1950s and quickly established herself as one of its most beloved performers. For over half a century, she left her mark on Greek theater, cinema and television, taking part in 90 theatrical plays, more than 60 films and several television series.
Video: An Italian from Kypseli – Maro Kontou dealing with male thugs who dare harass her.
She was the female lead in several of the most successful and iconic films in the heyday of Greek commercial cinema, working alongside some of the country’s best male leads in films ranging from light comedy and farce to serious dramas.
Obituary with some excerpts of Maro Kontou’s best films by Greek film producer Finos Film.
Αντίο σε μια μεγάλη Κυρία. 💔
Η Μάρω Κοντού ήταν ο ορισμός της φινέτσας, της θετικής ενέργειας, της καλοσύνης και της δύναμης. Μια γυναίκα που συνδύαζε την ευγένεια με την πυγμή, και το ταλέντο με την εργατικότητα, κερδίζοντας την αγάπη του κόσμου από την πρώτη κιόλας εμφάνισή… pic.twitter.com/cbcJWqWcCL— Finos Film (@FinosFilm) July 15, 2026
Farewell to a great Lady. 💔
Maro Kondou was the definition of refinement, positive energy, kindness and strength. A woman who combined kindness with strength, and talent with hard work, winning the love of the world from her very first appearance on screen, in 1954, while she was still a student at the National Theater.
A silent appearance, in the film “Happy Beginning” by Finos Film, was enough to magnetize you with her charm, brilliance and doe-like gaze, and to evolve into a brilliant career of 70 years.
