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Athens News Agency: News in English, 08-04-01
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[01] Jules Dassin passes away
[01] Jules Dassin passes away
World famous film director Jules Dassin died on Monday afternoon at
the age of 97. Dassin opted to live in Greece after his marriage
with late Greek actress and politician Melina Mercouri.
Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis made the following statement:
"Greece grieves the loss of a rare person, of an important creator
and real friend. We grieve the loss of a first generation Greek who
along with his companion, late Melina Mercouri, never stopped to
actively show his love for everything superb and real in this
country. For those of us who had the honour of meeting him
personally, the passion, his creative energy, his militantism and
his politeness will never be forgotten. For the generations of his
Greek compatriots of tomorrow, his multi-faceted work will remain a
living legacy," Karamanlis said.
Caption:ANA-MPA file photo of film director Jules Dassin
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