Michael Cacoyannis

Michael Cacoyannis

Michael Cacoyannis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 25, 2011.
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Michael Cacoyannis, the Cyprus born-filmmaker who directed the 1964 film classic "Zorba the Greek," starring Anthony Quinn, has died at an Athens hospital. He was 89.

Officials at a state-run hospital said Cacoyannis died early Monday of complications from a heart attack.

Cacoyannis won multiple awards and worked with such well-known actors as Melina Mercouri, Irene Papas, Tom Courtenay and Candice Bergen.

But we was best known internationally for the Academy Award-winning "Zorba the Greek."


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Jimmy

August 30, 2020

God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's..My heartfelt condolences to the family's...

Mania Row

July 28, 2011

everyone from Cyprus was very proud of you Michael and Zorba will live on in our hearts and minds forever RIP

Mania Row

July 28, 2011

everyone from Cyprus was very proud of you Michael and Zorba will live on in our hearts and minds forever RIP
Mania Row UK

July 28, 2011

Please know that God does not forget our loved ones or us as we have to cope with this loss. We are encouraged to throw all our anxieties upon him because he cares for you".
1 Pet 5:7)

Kayo

July 27, 2011

Please accept my condolence, although I personally did not know Mr. Baker, I would like to provide some comfort to the family. Please take comfort from the scripture at II Corinthians 1:3,4. May the God of all comfort be with you all at this time. Think of the fond memories shared together as a family.

Daniel

July 27, 2011

He was a genius. He directed my favorite film and for sure one of the great films of all time ZORBA THE GREEK. Thank you Michael for enriching my life and at point saving through Zorba,

July 26, 2011

TO THE FAMILY,I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,PLEASE RELY ON THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT.ACTS 24:15.AW.HOUSTON,TX.

Al

July 26, 2011

My sincere condolences to the family. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. 2 Cor 1:3,4

Henryk Zaleski

July 26, 2011

Rest in peace and thank you again Sir for Zorba the Greek.

Victoria&Andrew

July 26, 2011

Have no tears'
GodBless you MICHAEL~
Our condolences to his family
And many Writers With in movie Associates

E RAMON

July 25, 2011

THANX FOR ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES ZORBA . GREAT CAST OF ACTORS. GREAT WORK THANK YOU.

Kevin Boyle

July 25, 2011

Thank you for "Zorba."

Ann Elizabeth Schlegel

July 25, 2011

I was the artist in residence in the Villa Fontaine, Antibes ... where Nikos Kasantzakis lived ... I felt a connection to him - when I painted ... Thank you Mr. Cacoyannis for your direction - we will always appreciate your work ... thank you and enjoy ~

Davie

July 25, 2011

May happy memories and warm thoughts comfort you in this time of sorrow.
John 5:28, 29.

R Golay

July 25, 2011

To the the family of Michael Cacoyannis - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that he will be missed by many.

Mary Smith

July 25, 2011

My sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. Michael was a great artist and will be missed. May the God of comfort console you. His words of comfort are written at 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4.

Mike Kourouklaris

July 25, 2011

Rest in Peace Mihali, most noble son of Cyprus.

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