Marinella on the mend following stroke at Athens concert

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Legendary Greek singer Marinella, aged 86, is making progress after suffering a stroke, which resulted in extensive brain bleeding in September.

Doctors at Hygeia Hospital in Athens confirmed on Wednesday that Marinella was moved from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where she had been receiving treatment for 21 days, to a general ward for further recovery.

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Marinella is making progress after suffering a stroke.

The stroke occurred while Marinella was performing at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, an ancient Roman theatre at the base of the Acropolis in Athens.

She collapsed on stage during her third song, leading to the concert’s cancellation, which was also set to feature Antonis Remos.

Source: Hellenic News of America.

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