Greek Police Investigate Doctor's Deleted Messages After Singer's Death
Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis died at 54 after a clinic collapse in Athens, prompting a criminal manslaughter investigation into doctors Ioanna Gaka and Ilias Theodoropoulos.
Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis tragically died at 54 following a plasma exchange procedure at the clinic of Dr. Ioanna Gaka and her husband, Dr. Ilias Theodoropoulos, in Athens. According to Greek police findings, Dr. Gaka deleted all prior phone calls, text messages, and communications with both the artist and his hypnotist following his collapse. Investigators discovered AI search queries in her phone regarding propofol, midazolam, blood pressure drops, and resuscitation techniques. Preliminary toxicological tests reportedly detected propofol in Mazonakis's system, despite Gaka maintaining that she never administered sedatives. The Athens Medical Association has intervened, and both doctors remain in custody facing manslaughter charges.
Clinical Irregularities and Investigation
Testimony and evidence revealed severe procedural violations. Dr. Gaka admitted she failed to review Mazonakis's medical history or recent lab results prior to connecting him to the equipment, citing that he merely wanted to sleep during the session. Clinic staff group chats indicated that staff members were acutely aware that the singer had been given a sedative causing a sharp drop in blood pressure before emergency services were called. Furthermore, a paramedic testified that Mazonakis was already pulseless with dilated pupils upon arrival, while the clinic's defibrillator was found uncharged.
"He told me he had no money for the treatment, but I continued because it was Mazonakis. I was doing him a favor," Dr. Gaka stated in her testimony.
Legal Fallout and Public Mourning
The case has triggered widespread outrage and legal turmoil in Greece. Dr. Gaka's husband and co-owner of the clinic, Dr. Theodoropoulos, has distanced himself through a separate legal defense team, claiming he had no knowledge of the appointment. Meanwhile, the Athens Medical Association accused the couple of false declarations regarding the plasma exchange machinery, noting that such procedures are strictly restricted to authorized public hospitals in the region. As forensic experts analyze tissue samples and await final toxicological results, the entertainment industry continues to mourn, dedicating the premiere of the new season of The Voice in Greece to the beloved artist's memory.
