Greek singer Michalis Hatzigiannis paid tribute to Giorgos Mazonakis, singing the chorus of one of the late performer's biggest hits in a video shared on social media.
Mazonakis died at the age of 54. The circumstances of his death are under investigation at the Stem Cell clinic in the Kolonaki district of Athens. His death has shocked both the Greek public and the country's entertainment industry.
Dozens of his fellow artists have said goodbye to him, some from the stage during their own performances and others through social media, following his death.
Hatzigiannis chose the second route. In his video, he performed the chorus of "I Belong to Myself" ("Aniko se Mena"), one of Mazonakis's most successful songs. Hatzigiannis dedicated the tribute to his friend Giorgos, adding that his beloved friend would be missed.
Who was Giorgos Mazonakis
Mazonakis was a longtime fixture of the Greek laiko music scene, building a decades-long career with a string of popular hits including "I Belong to Myself." He remained one of the country's best-known performers up to his death.
Who is Michalis Hatzigiannis
Hatzigiannis is a singer-songwriter who has been one of Greece's leading pop and laiko recording artists for more than two decades. He shared his tribute directly with his followers rather than addressing the loss from a stage.
Wider tributes
Hatzigiannis's post is one of many tributes from within the Greek entertainment world since Mazonakis's death, with colleagues continuing to mark his loss both in performances and online.
