•Marinella
One of Greece’s most famous singers was in intensive care today after suffering a stroke mid-performance in Athens’ ancient Odeon Theatre, beneath the Acropolis.
Videos shot from the stands showed folk singer Marinella, 86, collapsing on stage during yesterday’s tribute concert at the Roman-era Odeon of Herodes Atticus.
The hospital said today she had suffered a “serious vascular stroke” and was in intensive care.
Marinella’s career has spanned over six decades.
She represented Greece in the 1974 Eurovision song contest which ABBA won with ‘Waterloo’.
