Greek Singer Marinella Remains in ICU, “It’s Not My Time Yet”

Greek singer Marinella remains in critical condition in the intensive care unit of Hygeia Hospital after suffering a severe stroke while performing on stage at the Herodes Atticus Theater on Wednesday evening.

Reports from To Vima state that Marinella is not in a coma and is able to communicate following her hemorrhagic stroke.

The performer has reportedly told her daughter “It is not my time yet” and is reportedly singing her own songs softly.

That being said, doctors consider the next 48 hours to be critical. While it is noted that she is clinically stable, “her condition is critical” due to the extent of her brain hemorrhage.

MEGA TV also revealed today that Marinella appears to be responding well to medication but doctors remain on high alert.

An Outpouring of Support

Marinella remains the top trending topic in Greece on the social media platform X, with her followers continuing to send messages of support for the singer and uploading their favorite interviews, images, and videos of her performances.

Despite being 86 years old, her vibrancy and energy on stage are often remarked upon even by younger generations.

Older videos from the early years of her career, during the era of black-and-white television, are surfacing and serve to highlight the longevity of her career, standing in stark contrast to the many one-hit wonders of the music industry

Marinella- The Legend

Kyriaki Papadopoulou, known as Marinella, was born in 1938 in Thessaloniki to parents who were refugees from Constantinople. She began exploring singing at the young age of 15 and, to date, has released 66 solo albums. She released her first song in 1957, “Nitsa, Elenitsa (Little Helen)” and her early career was marked by her collaboration with singer Stelios Kazantzidis.

She also took on roles in several Greek musicals, showcasing her talents as both a singer and actress. Her popularity soared in the late 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, fueled by a series of successful albums and live performances.

In her early career, she set a new standard for Greek nightclubs, incorporating costumes, dancing, and special lighting effects into her shows.