Greek Singer, Marinella Suffers Stroke On Stage

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Famous Greek singer, Marinella was hospitalized on Thursday, after suffering a stroke mid-performance in Athens’ ancient Odeon theatre, beneath the Acropolis.

The singer who has released 66 solo albums is currently in an intensive care unit.

Videos shot from the stands showed folk singer Marinella, 86, collapsing on stage during Wednesday’s tribute concert at the Roman-era Odeon of Herodes Atticus.

The hospital said on Thursday 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’.