The funeral of Dionysis Savvopoulos, who passed away on Tuesday evening October 21, will take place on Saturday October 25, 2025. The funeral will be held at public expense at the First Cemetery of Athens. Dionysis Savvopoulos died at the age of 81 from cardiac arrest, having battled cancer in recent years. The great artist, after hospitalization at “Hygeia” hospital, passed away on Tuesday evening (21/10) from cardiac arrest. The great creator had been hospitalized since October 6, as his health had deteriorated and he had developed heart problems.
At the age of 81, Dionysis Savvopoulos passed away on Tuesday evening October 21, 2025, leaving behind an invaluable legacy. The great singer-songwriter was hospitalized at “Hygeia” hospital, battling cancer, while in recent days he was under close medical supervision. His loss shocked Greece, as he was one of the most iconic personalities of Greek music, combining literary poetry with social commentary and musical genius.
Dionysis Savvopoulos: His most difficult moments in the hospital
In one of the most moving excerpts from his autobiography, Savvopoulos describes with raw honesty the moment he woke up in the hospital, weak, without control of his body. “I wake up one night soaked. I had wet my underwear, pajamas, sheets. I had made a mess of everything. Should I call the nurses? I am… I am Savvopoulos. It can’t be. It can!”, he writes, describing the humiliation that became liberation. “I suddenly felt as if it didn’t matter anymore; as if a weight had lifted from me. I breathed and surrendered to the hands of the women who cared for me. They washed me, covered me and as they left they said: ‘Happy Easter’. Easter had come”.
The illness, as he confessed, became an occasion for deep introspection. Savvopoulos reflects on himself, his relationships and his role in life. “Now that I’ve grown old, I want to remember how I was as a child, how I behaved in my professional life, how I was as a husband, father and grandfather”, he notes in his book, recognizing that behind the idol of “Savvopoulos” there is a simple man who made mistakes, loved, suffered and was happy.
Aspa, the children and family as refuge
In the pages of his book, Savvopoulos refers to his wife Aspa Arapidou, the woman who stood by him from the early years of his creative journey. For him, Aspa was not only his life companion, but also the person who offered him peace, stability and inspiration. In his narrative, he characterizes her as the “silent force” that gave him courage and meaning during the darkest periods.
His reference to his wife is not simply tender but deeply existential: “Now that I look back, I see that everything important I did in my life had her somewhere nearby”.
His sons Cornelius and Romanos
The creator also speaks about his two sons, Cornelius and Romanos, whom he characterizes as “a reflection of my better self”. He admits that he wasn’t always the most available father, however he recognizes that through them he rediscovered his faith in life. His grandchildren, little Dionysis and Andreas, as he says, were the gift of maturity, “the clear eyes that reminded me why it’s worth staying human”.
The revelation about Savvopoulos’ final moments
The ANT1 morning show revealed that in the last days of his life, Savvopoulos was asking doctors to allow him to be discharged. “In recent days he was asking his family and doctors to leave the hospital because on October 28 he had his wedding anniversary with his wife and wanted to celebrate it with their children and grandchildren”, said journalist Tasos Tergiakis with emotion. This date had deep significance for Savvopoulos. “Sunday October 28, 1967. Day of NO, I said yes. And still my girl tolerates me”, he had declared with humor in the past. His marriage to Aspa Arapidou was one of the most stable relationships in show business, a couple that traveled together for decades, with mutual respect and love.
Savvopoulos’ love for Aspa conquered time
His final wish to leave the hospital to spend his wedding anniversary at home, next to his loved ones, reveals a man who remained devoted to family and love until the end. For Savvopoulos, life was never just songs, records or successes. It was also moments with his people, Aspa, his sons and grandchildren, the real music that accompanied him to the end.
The life message of Dionysis Savvopoulos
With his unique language and deep philosophical outlook, Savvopoulos left readers a moving life message: “If – God forbid – something like this happens to you, don’t be afraid. Face it. And God is there”. This phrase is not just words of comfort — it’s an encouragement for courage, acceptance and faith. Because Savvopoulos, even when fighting illness, continued to sing about life, to believe in people and to leave behind a legacy of love, art and humanity.
