Today, the funeral ceremony was held for the death of the famous Greek singer, Vasilis Karras. With tears in their eyes, white flowers in their hands and the lyrics of his songs, thousands of people say goodbye to Vassilis Karras in the Holy Church of God Agia Sofia in Thessaloniki, where his body has been since 10 am.
Fans of Vassilis Karras have formed long queues outside the Holy Temple of God Sofia, with some lines from his songs. "You are everywhere", "Now turn off the lights" are some of the things that are heard, while some do not want to believe his death and shout "get up and sing for us Vassili".
When the coffin arrived, admirers and ordinary citizens, who had traveled to Thessaloniki from all over Greece and were there since 8 o'clock in the morning, burst into applause.
The singer's family members are seen grieving in the Holy Temple, with his wife, daughter and brother, giving each other strength.
Singer Vassilis Karras passed away at the age of 70 on December 24. According to information, the singer was recently hospitalized because he was infected with the coronavirus. According to Greek media, he died of a stroke.