In just one hour yesterday afternoon, the beloved and distinguished journalist George Papadakis passed away. He had made his name through the “Good Morning Greece” show on ANT1 television station, as well as through major journalistic achievements.
While at a friend’s house in Kolonaki, central Athens, George Papadakis suffered a cardiac arrest shortly after 5 p.m. His relatives immediately called an ambulance from the National Center for Emergency Aid (EKAB), which arrived at the scene at 5:15 p.m.
EKAB paramedics immediately began cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on George Papadakis, which continued throughout his transport to Athens’ public hospital “Laiko,” to its emergency department (ER). The on-duty doctors and nurses there continued to perform CPR and defibrillation non-stop for more than 45 minutes. However, George Papadakis never regained consciousness, with doctors pronouncing his death at 6:26 p.m.
Shortly afterwards, the administration of the 1st Health Region (YPE) of Attica issued the following announcement:
Today, 04/01/26, the well-known journalist Papadakis George was transported to Athens General Hospital “Laiko” via EKAB, in a state of cardiorespiratory arrest at 05:42 p.m.
Specifically, at 17:15, EKAB received a call to pick up George Papadakis from Kolonaki. An emergency response vehicle rushed to the scene at 17:18 while an ambulance arrived at 17:22. The patient was immediately subjected to CPR and arrived at Laiko’s ER at 17:38.
The prescribed emergency response protocol was immediately activated and the hospital’s medical and nursing staff proceeded with prolonged and intensive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) efforts, according to international medical protocols.
Despite the superhuman efforts of all involved healthcare professionals, it was not possible to revive the patient and his death was confirmed at 06:26 p.m.
The Administration and staff of Laiko Hospital express their sincere condolences to the family of the deceased.
