Greek actress and director Irene Papas. photo EFE.
Greek actress Irene Papifamous for his appearances in internationally renowned films such as “The Guns of Navarone” or “Zorba the Greek”, He died on Wednesday at the age of 93.
Potatoes “embodied Greek beauty on screen and on stage”Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said this in a statement.
According to the Greek state news agency ANA, the actress died Wednesday morning. The cause of his death was not disclosed.but his health had been fragile for a long time, the AFP news agency assured him
Papas was one of the most famous Greek actresses abroad, along with Melina Mercouri, and he has participated in about 60 films during his career, which lasted six decades.
He has worked alongside famous actors such as Richard Burton, Kirk Douglas, James Cagney and Jon Voigt.
Papas has received numerous awards, in particular that of best actress in 1961 at the Berlin Film Festival and a Golden Lion in Venice which has awarded her entire career.
Source: Clarin
